ORTHOSERVICE RO+TEN iper35 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 9

A D A P T I N G F O R T H E D O C T O R / T E C H N I C I A N
1 Place the hyperextension orthosis on the front of the patient's torso (if possible the
patient should be lying down), to determine which adjustments are to be carried
out (fig. A).
2 Loosen the screws at the side splint and the front splint (fig. B).
Attention: Loosen the screws with max. two turns.
3 Proceed to the horizontal adjustment:
a. Adjust the hyperextension orthosis to the thorax of the patient by moving the
horizontal splints (fig. C.), tighten the screws; check that the sternal pelotte
is located symmetrically to the sagittal plane (fig. C);
b. if required, the pelvic band can be exchanged (see separate section).
4 Proceed to the vertical adjustment:
a. Shorten/lengthen the hyperextension orthosis until the pelvic band rests on
the pubic bone and the plate on the sternum (fig. D); tighten the screws (fig. D);
check that the patient can sit down without the orthosis getting in the way.
If required repeat the vertical adjustment;
b. check that the side splints are of the same length after the adjustment
(this can be effected using the grooves in the metal).
5 Carry out precise adjustments to the anatomy of the patient:
a. Model the pelvic band (fig. E).
Note: Keep in mind that the ends are made of self-forming polymer;
b. model the axilla parts so that a tight fit at the chest area is ensured
(however, they must not exert any pressure) (fig. F); bend the side splints
at the height of the pelvis according the folding mark (fig. G),
c. if required, the retainer plate of the pin fastener can be shaped;
d. if required, the sternal pelotte can also be shaped (fig. H)
(in order to achieve a better fit, we recommend using bending irons).
A B
D E
G H
C
F
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