| DonJoy's Armor Extreme has been used extensively | | | | - Swiveling strap tabs on the frame accommodates |
| over the years for athletes and patients suffering | | | | changing leg and muscle positions. |
| from a wide range of knee conditions, primarily ACL | | | | - Anti-migration Supra Condyle Pad prevents slippage |
| and meniscus injuries. A lot of athletes use the Armor | | | | of the brace. |
| Extreme after knee surgery to help protect them | | | | - Short Calf version to accommodate ski boots. |
| from re-injury. It allows them to continue to function | | | | - Standard Polycentric Hinges for more natural knee |
| at a high activity level as if they were never injured. | | | | range of motion. |
| The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a ligament | | | | - Silver-veined powder coat finish for maximum |
| located inside the knee joint. It is one of the most | | | | durability for the serious athlete. |
| important of four strong ligaments connecting the | | | | - Additional accessories include a calf pinch guard and |
| bones of the knee joint. The other three ligaments | | | | patella impact guard. |
| being the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Medial | | | | - Moldable, medial swooping frame for custom fit. |
| Collateral Ligament (MCL) and Lateral Collateral | | | | The DonJoy Armor comes in a short calf version to |
| Ligament (LCL). | | | | accommodate ski boots. The brace also comes in a |
| The ACL functions by preventing excessive forward | | | | Ski version, which has a medial hinge deflector built |
| movement of the tibia in relation to the femur. | | | | into the inside hinge of the brace. This unique feature |
| Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are more frequent | | | | is for patients that wear two frames braces at the |
| in females with between 2 and 8 times more females | | | | same time. One of the features of the DonJoy |
| suffering a rupture than males. Skiers are more prone | | | | Armor Extreme Ski Version is a medial deflector |
| to ACL injuries due to twisting (torsional) falls, | | | | shield that prevents two braces from catching at the |
| missteps and binding release issues. Lack of | | | | hinge. |
| conditioning prior to Skiing is a major cause of ACL | | | | The Armor Extreme has been available for many |
| tears. | | | | years and has proven to be one of the most |
| The DonJoy Armor Extreme was designed for the | | | | functional and supportive braces on the market. |
| most active of individuals. The Armor Extreme has | | | | DonJoy products have been used by tens of |
| many features that make it comfortable to wear | | | | thousands of patients and athletes. If someone |
| without affecting the support. | | | | requires a maximum supportive brace without |
| - A unique 4-Points-of-Leverage cuff and strap | | | | customization, the Armor Extreme is one of the best |
| configuration, exerting a posterior force against the | | | | choices in this very competitive market. |
| tibia, preventing anterior movement. | | | | When researching a brace for purchase, it is always |
| - The DonJoy Armor is made of an aircraft aluminum | | | | recommended to consult with your doctor to make |
| alloy for maximum support and a lightweight frame. | | | | sure it is the best brace for your condition. |