Ossur CTi OTS Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 7

WARNING: If brace causes discomfort or irritation, discontinue use
immediately and contact your health care provider.
BRAcE mAINTENANcE
The CTi OTS brace is designed for minimum maintenance and care.
Follow these easy maintenance steps to keep your brace in good
condition.
Cleaning
• Liners, straps and pads may be removed for cleaning.
• Do NOT machine wash
• Do NOT place in dryer
• Hand-wash using mild non-detergent soap
• Rinse thoroughly
• Air-dry,
If migration occurs, clean silicone liners with an alcohol wipe or damp
cloth. If brace is used in salt water or chlorinated water, rinse well and
air dry.
Hinge maintenance
• Do NOT disassemble the hinge yourself
• Check regularly for foreign materials in hinge (i.e. dirt or grass)
• Clean dirt from hinge using water or compressed air
• Lubricate with silicone spray or dry graphite if needed
AccESSORIES
The following accessories are available for your CTi OTS brace at an
additional charge.
To order call your Ossur Customer Service Department.
• Patellar cup - Knee cap protection, especially for motocross,
mountain biking or work that requires kneeling.
• Flexion stop kit - Stops can be set from 0° - 90°
• Anti migration wrap
• PCL Kit - to counteract against posterior subluxation of the tibia
SETTING uP THE PcL SuPPORT SySTEm
The PCL kit is designed to counteract against a posterior subluxation of
the tibia. The thigh plate and strap apply a posterior force against the
anterior thigh, while the lower straps and calf plate apply an anterior
force to the tibia. To place the PCL system in the correct position on the
leg:
1. Apply the brace as described earlier with the anterior thigh plate and
straps loose.
2. Attach PCL cuff to the lower straps and center over the calf muscle.
Tighten straps so that the cuff fits comfortably but snugly against the
back of the leg.
3. Tighten anterior thigh strap with the leg in full extension so that the
plate and pad are comfortably snug.
REFuRBISHING
From time to time, your CTi OTS should be sent to Ossur for refurbish-
ing. The frequency of this will depend on how often the brace is worn
and for what activities. Your brace supplier should help you to determine
when your brace needs to be sent in for service, but once a year is a
good rule of thumb.
As part of the refurbishment process, Ossur will check your brace for
signs of wear, repaint it, and rebuild it with all new components, includ-
ing rivets, buckles, straps and padding. There is a usual turnaround time
of three to five working days. If you have any questions, contact your
local Customer Service Department.
FIT AdjuSTmENTS
Widening or narrowing fit at knee joint:
The CTi OTS brace can be adjusted for individual knee width. To widen
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