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plastic adhesive strips. If the prosthetic suspension is still not sufficient, the fabric adhesive strips
in the medial socket shell can also be replaced.
To replace the fabric adhesive strips, remove them from the socket and remove the adhesive
residue. Clean the recesses in the socket shells with isopropanol. Glue the plastic adhesive strips
into the recesses in the socket shells. In doing so, glue the plastic adhesive strip into the upper
and lower area of the recessed groove. Note the alignment of the plastic adhesive strips (observe
the label "TOP").
Sanding the socket brim pad
The socket brim pad can be sanded if necessary. Remove the socket brim pad from the socket for
sanding. A minimum wall thickness of 1.5 mm has to be maintained to ensure sufficient hold of
the socket brim pad.
INFORMATION
Sanding the socket brim pad creates a rough surface that needs to be sanded smooth with a
fleece abrasive wheel on the socket router.
Prosthetic alignment note
Refraining from bringing the residual limb into an adduction position has proven to be better for
the prosthetic alignment of the socket. The residual limb should be brought to a neutral position.
A point to the side next to the upper dial was assumed as the proximal socket reference point.
This point marks the height of the hip joint and lies on the longitudinal socket axis (if no rotation
via a socket adapter is installed).
We recommend that no rotation is installed between the socket and knee joint. The knee axis
should be rotated slightly to the inside compared to the longitudinal axis of the foot (patella
aligned in the direction of the gap between the big toe and second toe).
If the tip of the foot points too far to the outside or inside after putting on the prosthesis, even
though the preceding recommendations were followed, this usually just means that the socket
was applied in an incorrect position relative to the residual limb and the donning process has to
be repeated.
7 Use
7.1 Putting on the liner and socket
Putting on the liner
1) Check the liner and magnetic cap for damage.
2) Turn the liner inside out and apply it to the end of the residual limb.
3) Apply the liner to the end of the residual limb and check the alignment of the liner at the same
time.
INFORMATION: The orientation thread on the inner side of the liner has to be centred
on the front of the transfemoral residual limb. The liner's two seams have to be posi­
tioned on the sides of the transfemoral residual limb.
4) Unroll the liner onto the residual limb so that it has no wrinkles or air pockets, without shifting
the soft tissue.
5) Check the fit and the alignment of the liner.
6) In a standing position (or position with the residual limb nearly extended), unroll the liner part-
way and roll it back up again to release possible skin tension.
Putting on the socket
1) To open, pull the Boa dials away from the prosthetic socket.
2) Open the socket by pulling the shells apart.
3) Sit on the front edge of a chair.
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