ORTHOSERVICE RO+TEN Go up Handbuch Seite 11

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1 Open all straps and temporarily close them upon themselves.
2 Separate the padding from the rods with the straps.
3 Apply the padding such that it fits closely to the leg, closing it at the back with the
appropriate Velcro fasteners: first the thigh padding, then the calf padding (fig. A).
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In order to position the padding at the optimal height, place the orthosis next to the leg.
If necessary the padding may be shortened to adapt it to the patient's legs (shorten the
padding along the thinner parts in such a way that the padding coloses properly).
4 Model the rods (by bending them) to fit them to the shape of the patients' legs (fig. B).
5 Adjust the flexion extension as described (points 1-5, hinge adjustment):
perform the same operation on both joints.
6 Fix the rods to the pads (fig. C): the rods should follow the median line of the leg and
the joints should be aligned with the patella so as to rest on the condyles. To align the
rods with the median line of the leg, use the lateral malleolus and the large trochanter
as reference points.
7 Ensure that the Velcro straps are perfectly aligned with the corresponding paddings.
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8 Ensure that the two joints are at the same height.
9 Velcro -fasten the straps after inserting them in the appropriate rings (fig. D-E):
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fasten first the thigh straps beginning with the one closest to the knee; then proceed by
fastening the calf straps. Tighten the straps so as to avoid vertical migration of the guide.
NOTE: The bending procedure should be performed by hand, with the help of the grips
or laying the orthesis on a rounded body (chair, edge of a bed ); do not use your own knee
as a lever.
A B
C
D E