Living with knee pain?

OUTCOMES
Many BioniCare patients return to activities such
as skiing, running and tennis. Some patients
returned to competitive levels that otherwise
seemed impossible. One such BioniCare patient
recovered to take first place in his age group in
the Boston Marathon.
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INDICATIONS FOR BIONICARE
The BioniCare Knee System is indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in
reducing the level of pain and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the
knee and for overall improvement of the knee as assessed by the Physician’s
Global Evaluation (see clinical studies).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Do not use the BioniCare Knee System for any electrode placement that
applies current to the carotid sinus (neck) region.
• Do not use the BioniCare Knee System for any electrode placement that
causes current to flow transcerebrally (through the head).
• Do not use the BioniCare Knee System when pain syndromes are
undiagnosed until etiology is established.
PRECAUTIONS
Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of electrode placement
following long-term application.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Skin irritation and electrode burns are potential adverse reactions.
Patients with skin irritation / reactions should be monitored.
“My knee is in better shape
than when I was in my 30s.”
“At 68 years old, I can enjoy my life
without pain in my knee.”
“I have regained my
quality of life.”
“Without the Knee Device I would have
had to have a total knee replacement.”
For more testimonials and how
BioniCare can improve your life,
visit www.bionicare.com
WARNINGS
• The BioniCare Knee System must be used only as prescribed and applied
only to the knee.
• Patients with demand style cardiac pacemakers should consult with their
physician prior to use of this system.
• The safety of the BioniCare Knee System for use during pregnancy or birth
has not been established.
• The BioniCare Knee System is not effective for pain of central origin
(including headache).
• Use only under the continued supervision of a physician.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms)
may not operate properly when the BioniCare Knee Device is in use.
INDICATIONS FOR OACTIVE® AND EAGLE® OA
• Mild to severe unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis.
• Medial or lateral compartment.
WARNINGS
If you experience pain, swelling, sensation changes,or unusual reactions
while using this product, contact VQ OrthoCare’s Patient Care Department
at 800.452.7993 or consult a physician.
Living with
knee pain?
CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a practitioner
licensed by the law of the State in which he/she practices to use or order the
use of the device.
PROVEN NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT
FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS
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BIONICARE TECHNOLOGY
CLINICALLY PROVEN TREATMENT
BIONICARE SYSTEMS
The patented BioniCare Knee System delivers an
imperceptible pulsed electrical signal that was designed
specifically for the treatment of pain, symptoms, and the
overall improvement of the osteoarthritic knee.
BioniCare is the most thoroughly researched non-drug,
non-invasive osteoarthritis treatment. Five, peer-reviewed,
published studies involving 1200 patients in 88 clinical settings
have proven BioniCare’s effectiveness in reducing the pain and
symptoms of osteoarthritis and getting patients back to the
activities they enjoy.
BioniCare Knee System configurations:
• Non-drug, non-invasive treatment lowers cost and avoids
side effects and risks associated with other treatments.
• Indicated specifically for knee osteoarthritis - FDA
clearance received in 2003.
Deferring TKR surgery: 4-year study of patients with severe knee osteoarthritis whose
doctor recommended a TKR
Patients NOT having Total Knee Replacement
100%
UNLIKE ALL OTHERS
Researchers found that a healthy
knee produces an electrical impulse
upon weight-bearing, while in an
arthritic joint the strength of that
impulse is significantly diminished.
BioniCare delivers an electrical signal
that mimics the natural impulse and
is clinically proven to be effective.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
84%
76%
80%
BioniCare - OActive® System: A single hinge, low-profile
knee brace that provides immediate unloading with a three
point leverage system.
TWO ELECTRODES:
One covers the knee and the other
one rests on the thigh to deliver
the signal
69%
62%
60%
62%
67%
40%
33%
20%
BioniCare patients deferring TKR
0%
24%
Control patients deferring TKR
Year 1
Baseline
Year 2
7%
Year 3
SIGNAL GENERATOR
2.5 ounce, battery-powered
device generates the
proprietary electrical signal
less likely to have
total knee replacement
surgery when treated
with a BioniCare Knee
Device vs. controls
Year 4
OR
Deferral of total knee replacement surgery established in
four-year study led by John Hopkins University Medical Center
orthopedic surgeons.
BIONICARE® VS THE ALTERNATIVES
1.6
Large Effect Size (>1.0)
OUTCOME MEASURES
BioniCare - Eagle® OA System:
A double-hinge, knee brace that
provides immediate unloading
of the affected joint as well as
ligamentous stability.
EFFECT SIZE
1.4
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
1.2
Physician's Global
0.8
0.6
WITH
NSAIDs
0.4
Small Effect Size (0.2-0.5)
HYALURONATES
0.2
BIONICARE OACTIVE
BIONICARE ALONE
0
BASELINE
The new BioniCare device gathers information regarding
your progress and wirelessly uploads the information via
Bluetooth to our website. You can track your progress,
print reports for your doctor and keep up to date on
information related to the management of osteoarthritis.
Pain
1
MONTH 1
MONTH 2
MONTH 3
MONTH 6
MONTH 12
MONTHS
Recent evidence now shows that BioniCare in the OActive
brace is more effective than BioniCare alone and accelerates
the improvements in the knee.
BioniCare Night-Wrap is
provided with both systems to
use BioniCare while sleeping.