Taking Measurements; Scope Of Delivery; Application/Adjustment - Teufel Post-OP evolution Gebrauchsanweisung

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Taking Measurements

Circumference:
Both length and circumference are
adjusted individually, on the patient.
Side:
The orthosis can be worn on
the left leg or the right leg.

Scope of Delivery

Post-OP evolution Orthosis, including
pads, straps and removable telescopic
uprights, user manual.

Application/Adjustment

1. Adjusting the Joints
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Before putting the orthosis on the patient,
adjust the extension and flexion limitation of
the hinges according to the doctor's orders.
Possible Settings:
ally limited within a ran ge of 0° to 120°,
extension from 0° to 90°. The orthosis
can be locked at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°.
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User Manual
Flexion can be gradu-
Adjusting the Flexion
and Extension Limitation
To adjust flexion and extension, first turn
the center knob on the joint from the
symbol showing a „closed lock " to the
symbol showing an „open lock " (fig. 1).
The white button on the side of the joint
can be used to set the joint to the maxi-
mum flexion angle. The yellow button on
the side of the joint can be used to set
the joint to the maximum extension angle
(fig. 1). Once you have adjusted the joint
settings as desired, secure the settings
by turning the center knob back to the
symbol showing a „closed lock ".
Setting a Fixed Flexion Angle
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The orthosis can be locked at 0°, 15°, 30°
and 45°. The knee joint is then secured
in the desired position. If necessary, open
the locking button marked "Q-Lock". Bend
the joint of the orthosis and set it to the
desired flexion angle at which you wish
to lock the joint, within the range of 0° to
45°. The arrow on the yellow section of
the labelling on the joint has to point to
0°, 15°, 30° or 45°. Now close the locking
button marked "Q-Lock" again (fig. 2).