Introducing the Cross Cradle
Improve patient outcomes with better brace wearing compliance using the specially designed brace support, the “Cross Cradle”
Why Patients love the Cross Cradle
The Problem to Solve
The first weeks of the Cross Bracing Protocol are the most difficult for a patient due to the non-weight bearing bracing at 90 degrees of flexion.
As a practitioner, you may have noticed that this can cause:
- Skin irritation and indentation from the braces straps anteriorly
- Discomfort, skin depressions and abrasions
- Reduced compliance with bracing
- Reluctance to refer other people with ruptured ACLs
Why Use the Cross Cradle
- Distributing weight over the whole leg, not just where the brace straps are, using a stiff outer shell placed between the straps and the patient
- Interposing a conforming foam to improve comfort
- Adding a heat absorbing inner layer for cooler wearing of the brace
Working with your Patients
The benefits of the Cross Cradle can be easily demonstrated to your patients at the time of first consultation.
- Fit the brace as usual, with it locked at 90 degrees
- Let the patient ambulate with crutches
- Then add the Cross Cradle anteriorly, under the straps of the brace over the skin or undergarment as shown in the image
- Then allow and observe further ambulation.
The patient should notice a significant and conclusive improvement in comfort.
FAQs
- Can I remove the Cradle for sleeping? Yes, just retighten the brace’s straps after removing.
- Can the Cradle be washed? It can be washed, but this is not generally required. Ensure it is properly air dried prior to refitting.
- Can the Cradle increase DVT risk? The Cradle is fitted anteriorly, away from the site of DVTs, so should not alter this risk.
- Is the Cross Cradle an approved medical device? Yes, the Cross Cradle is an approved medical device. It is registered with the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, under reference number 476316.
How to Buy
The Cross Cradle is available in four sizes and a limited production run of Cross Cradles are currently available for immediate global shipment. It is recommended to buy the same number of Lower Leg and Thigh pads.
The current limited quantities will be shipped on a “first in first served” basis. Please click below to place your order.
Each Cradle pad costs USD25, and a patient RRP of USD45 is recommended
