“I have always wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and decided this was the year. I spent multiple months training and preparing to summit the "Roof of Africa" when I tore my medial meniscus just weeks before realizing my dream. The MRI also showed I have grade 3 degeneration of the cartilage in my right knee, this was a result of surgery on my ACL&MCL 20 years ago. Needless to say, I was in shock about the diagnosis. I spoke with my orthopedist and he recommended I speak with a DonJoy representative about the situation. The OA Nano knee brace was recommended to help with my osteoarthritis and meniscus, so I gave it a shot. I was surprised how light and durable the OA Nano with the magnesium frame was, but more importantly the stability it provided my knee. This gave me a renewed confidence, so I boarded the plane for Tanzania. My tour group and operators were incredibly supportive and the OA Nano was with me every step of the way – literally – on my grueling 6-day trek to the summit and back. In the end, the journey was even better than I could have ever dreamed of. I can’t thank DonJoy enough for this innovative product that enabled me to fulfill one of my greatest ambitions. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone suffering from osteoarthritis or any issues due to knee pain.”
OA Nano
OA Nano™
Light as Air
Material science collides with innovation to create high-tech functional comfort in a lightweight design. The flexibility of the magnesium and aluminium frame allows for an intimate fit and also provides strength to off-load and provide pain relief. OA Nano, for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA), is designed for people to stay active and move freely, making patient compliance a reality.
OA Nano™ offers industry-leading high-tech comfort and pain relief, ensuring that patients will choose this safe, non-invasive treatment over other options. Patients with knee osteoarthritis today have the opportunity to treat their pain and stabilize their knees with non-invasive, non-addictive treatment options. OA patients can take advantage of the same technology used by the world class athletes DonJoy is known for treating.
OA Nano is intended for mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
Please call 1-800-336-6569 to find a physician near you.
90 Day Test Drive and Ease of Use
90 Day Test Drive
Braces that don’t fit properly can be uncomfortable to wear, slip out of place, or produce excessive pressure that can lead to skin problems and soreness. In many cases, the brace simply doesn’t provide pain relief. DonJoy’s custom and patient-ready OA braces accommodate most people and come with our no-risk Test Drive offer. Satisfaction guaranteed.
*Weight based on L1845 PDAC coded, double-upright rigid knee brace for mild to moderate OA (brace size-medium) **Matthew Nadaud, Richard Komistek et al, 2006 (J Bone Joint Surg AM, 87:114-119, 2005)
PDAC Assigned Code: L1845 and L1852
- Videos
- Features & Benefits
- Part Numbers
- Education
- Documents
- Testimonials
Rich Gildersleeve, CTO Discusses How OA Bracing Works
Rich Gildersleeve, CTO discusses OA Nano Technology
Rich Gildersleeve, CTO discusses OA Nano Knee Brace
How to Apply the DonJoy OA Nano Knee Brace
Reimbursement Criteria, Exam & Documentation
- Unlimited Comfort - Malleable magnesium frame allows cuff adjustment
- Light as Air - Material science collides with innovation to create the world's lightest OA knee brace
- Stays in Place - Contoured design enhances brace suspension for various levels of activity
- Dependable Off-Loading - Provides strength when offloading
- Clincally Proven - DonJoy's AdjusterTM technology off-loads (mechanically shifts weight away from the damaged pare of the knee) a little - or a lot.
Ordering Information
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 11-1214-x | OA Nano, Medial RT |
| 11-1215-x | OA Nano, Medial LT |
| 11-1216-x | OA Nano, Lateral RT |
| 11-1217-x | OA Nano, Lateral LT |
Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 25-6840-x-13000 | Strap Replacement Kit |
| 25-6841-x-13000 | Strap Pad Replacement Kit |
| 25-6842-x-13000 | Liner Replacement Kit, OA Nano, MDL, RT |
| 25-6843-x-13000 | Liner Replacement Kit, OA Nano, MDL, LT |
| 25-6844-x-13000 | Liner Replacement Kit, OA Nano, LAT, RT |
| 25-6845-x-13000 | Liner Replacement Kit, OA Nano, LAT, LT |
| 25-6846-0-13000 | Condyle Pad Replacment Kit |
| Strap Replacements | |
|---|---|
| Liners | |
| Condyle Replacements | |
| Strap Replacement | 25-6840-X-13000 |
| Strap Pad Replacement | 25-6841-X-13000 |
| Grey Anti-Migration Band | 25-4692-X-13000 |
| Frame Liner, MED RT | 25-6842-X-13000 |
| Frame Liner, MED LT | 25-6843-X-13000 |
| Frame Liner, LAT RT | 25-6844-X-13000 |
| Frame Liner, LAT LT | 25-6845-X-13000 |
| Condyle Pad Kit | 25-6846-0-13000 |
| Hook Coin Frame Velcro | 14-0242 |
*Custom fabricated knee brace measurements from the CCMI measurement tool are NOT equivalent to off-the-shelf brace measurements.
Prevalence
- Nearly 27 million U.S. adults age 25 and older have Osteoarthritis (OA), a number expected to increase with longer life expectancies, the obesity epidemic and the approaching wave of 78.2 million baby boomers reaching retirement age
- Supporting this prediction, nearly one in two people may develop symptomatic knee OA by age 85 and half of all adults will develop symptomatic OA of the knee at some point in their lives
- By 2030, a projected 67 million people will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis
- Two of every three obese adults are at risk of developing OA
- Before age 45, more men than women have osteoarthritis; after age 45, it is more common in women
For more information, visit this National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases webpage.
Signs/Symptoms
Osteoarthritis can remain undetected until a significant portion of joint cartilage has worn away. Signs to look for include, but are not limited to:
- Joint pain, tenderness, stiffness and locking
- Joint swelling (bones around the joints may feel larger than normal)
- Ligaments and muscles around a joint become weaker and stiffer
- A cracking or grating sound when a joint is moved
- Limited range of joint motion
For more information, visit this MedlinePlus webpage.
Causes
The exact cause of OA is not yet known but causal factors include, but are not limited to:
- Natural aging and wear and tear
- Bleeding disorders that cause bleeding in the joint, such as hemophilia
- Disorders that block the blood supply near a joint and lead to avascular necrosis
- Other types of arthritis, such as chronic gout, pseudogout or rheumatoid arthritis
- OA can develop within 10 years of a major joint injury. For example, a teenager who tears their ACL at age 15 could begin to develop OA as early as age 25 or 30
For more information, visit this MedlinePlus webpage.
Risk Factors
Certain factors that increase the risk of developing OA include, but are not limited to:
- Heredity
- Being overweight
- Joint injury
- Repeated overuse of certain joints
- Lack of physical activity
- Nerve injury
- Aging
For more information, visit this Arthritis Foundation webpage.
Potential Complications
Other complications may arise from osteoarthritis. They include, but are not limited to:
- Pain that causes stiffness and loss of movement ability
- Muscle spasms and contractions in affected tendons
- Fluid accumulation in the joint
- Crackling noises in the joint
- Hard bony enlargements, nodes, or bunions form around the joint
Patient Education
To learn more about osteoarthritis, please visit our Patient Education section of the website. Click here.