Össur Flex Instrucciones De Uso página 6

ENGLISH
APPLICAtIoN
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Loosen all straps, unfastening from the outside (buckle side) of the
brace.
2 Place the brace over the knee, with the lateral arms resting on the
outside (buckle side) of the leg, so the bottom of the condylar pads
are aligned with the base of the knee cap [Figure 1].
3
Fasten the strap immediately below the knee by inserting the strap
through the buckle in the lateral arm in the brace. Be sure this
strap is tightened above the calf muscle to aid in the suspension of
the brace. Next, fasten the bottom strap [Figure 2].
4
Next, fasten the strap that is immediately above the knee, followed
by the top strap [Figure 3].
5 The tibial adjustment strap should be secured last. Pull on both
ends of the strap evenly so the brace is snug against the leg.
Secure the strap by placing the end with one-sided Velcro™ tab on
top of the double-sided tab [Figure 4].
NotE: To accommodate subtle variances in the plane of the patient's
leg, the tibial adjustment strap — in conjunction with the lower cruciate
and bottom straps — should be loosened or tightened as needed so
that the center of the hinges is slightly posterior of the midline. If the
brace is too far anterior, loosen the tibial adjustment strap and tighten
the lower cruciate and bottom straps. If the frame is too far posterior,
loosen the lower cruciate and bottom straps and tighten the tibial
adjustment strap. Accurate planar setting will help to ensure brace
suspension.
FINE tUNE AdjUStmENtS
to narrow the fit at the knee joint, a shim (provided) can be installed as
follows:
1 Remove the gel pad.
2 Attach shim to the Velcro™ fastener on which the gel pad was
previously seated [Figure 5].
3 Replace the gel pad on top of the shim [Figure 6].
4
Repeat for other side, if necessary.
to widen the fit at the knee joint, the installed gel pads can be
removed and replaced with thinner neoprene pads (provided). Two
sizes of neoprene padding are included with your FLEX™ brace:
1/8" and 1/16". Any combination of these pads can be used to
achieve a more comfortable fit and alleviate pressure at the joint.
5 Remove gel pads and replace them with the desired neoprene pads
[Figure 7].
6 Secure neoprene pads in place with covers, also included
[Figure 8].
NotE: the FLEX™ knee brace provides total control over range of
motion (ROM), from full ROM to "lockout" (i.e., no flexion allowed).
The amount of flexion and extension can be adjusted by changing the
size of the flexion and extension stops. Changing stops should be done
under the advice of your healthcare provider. If you change the stop on
one hinge, you MUST change the stop to the same size on the opposite
hinge.
EXtENSIoN StoP SIZES: 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, lockout (full ext)
FLEXIoN StoP SIZES: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
to AdjUSt FLEXIoN ANd EXtENSIoN StoPS:
1 Remove screw securing stop cover. Note EXt and FLX markings
on side of stop cover indicating placement of extension and flexion
stops [Figure 9].
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