SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2006--dj Orthopedics, Inc. (NYSE:DJO), a global medical device company specializing in rehabilitation and regeneration products for the non-operative orthopedic and spine markets, today announced that it will highlight new products for orthopedic rehabilitation at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
convention in Chicago, IL on March 22 - 24, 2006. Representatives from dj Orthopedics' sales and technical staffs will be available at booth number 1246 during the AAOS meeting to discuss current rehabilitation trends for the ankle, shoulder, knee, and bone growth stimulation, as well as conduct product demonstrations.
Product Showcase
-- ™ Advance, an
-operative knee brace, which provides for optimal fit following ligament reconstructions, meniscal repairs and other knee procedures to ensure early ambulation and better healing for patients. The TROM Advance leverages DonJoy's premier telescoping technology, which incorporates adjustability from 17 3/4" (collapsed length) to 23 1/4" (extended length) at the push of a button, providing patients with a custom fit brace. The TROM Advance also incorporates DonJoy's new Te-Fit adjustable straps, an industry first, which allow independent strap movement just above and below the knee for improved fit and comfort. The TROM Advance incorporates a sleeker, lower profile version of the patented hinge that was developed by Dr. Tom Rosenberg. This hinge provides surgeons with the ability to control the patient's full range of motion, from minus 10 degrees to plus 90 degrees as well as a locking capability to lock the brace at a specific knee angle, depending on the physician's rehabilitation protocol. The TROM Advance represents DonJoy's
-operative solution for all patients and protocols.
-- -ready has
-Load Technolog™ that
-controlled load adjustments, swooping thigh and calf cuffs that provide inner leg clearance, an anti-migration band to improve brace suspension, and low
-rings to accommodate leg movement. The OA Adjuster has received Commendation by the Arthritis Foundation and has been rated clinically effective in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. The new DonJoy OA LITE features a single, hinged upright designed to ensure consistent -loading through a patient's range of motion and low profile
-O-Prene® and icroMesh fabrics. While both braces are designed to treat the symptoms ™ is ideally suitedfor active patients and the OA LITE is designed for less active patients.
"Innovation leadership in the non-operative orthopedics market has been one of the hallmarks of our success ever since the Company introduced the first neoprene compression sleeve in 1978," said Les Cross, president and chief executive officer. "Our development success is also driven by our close relationships with leading orthopedic surgeons, enabling dj Orthopedics to develop new products as post-surgical rehabilitation techniques evolve. The annual AAOS meeting is always a great opportunity to follow-up with the surgeon community as well as showcase our new product line-up. This year, we are focusing on several new products that help patients rehabilitate from knee surgery, as well as benefit a broader cross section of people who live with the effects of knee osteoarthritis."
About dj Orthopedics
dj Orthopedics is a global medical device company specializing in rehabilitation and regeneration products for the non-
operative orthopedic and spine markets. Marketed under the DonJoy and ProCare brands, the Company's broad range of over 600 rehabilitation products, including rigid knee braces, soft goods and pain management products, are used in the prevention of injury, in the treatment of chronic conditions and for recovery after surgery or injury. The Company's regeneration products
consist of bone growth stimulation devices that are used to treat nonunion fractures and as an adjunct therapy after spinal fusion surgery. Together, these products provide solutions throughout the patient's continuum of care. The Company sells its products in the United States and in more than 50 other countries through networks of agents, distributors and its direct sales force. Customers include orthopedic, podiatric and spine surgeons, orthotic and prosthetic centers, third-party distributors, hospitals, surgery centers, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. For additional information on the Company, please visit www.djortho.com.
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