Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual page 35

2 Product description
2.1 Design
The C-Brace orthosis can be constructed using two different systems.
2.1.1 C-Brace orthosis with spring element
The product consists of the following components:
2.1.2 C-Brace orthosis with Sensor Ankle
The product consists of the following components:
1. Thigh shell
2. Thigh closure straps
3. Medial joint support
4. Calf closure strap
5. Foot component (closure strap optional)
6. Lower clamp adapter (connection for the Spring Element)
7. Spring Element (17CF2=1, 17CF2=4, 17CF2=HD) for energy
storage during the stance phase, with integrated sensor to
detect control signals. The type of Spring Element that is used
depends on the respective patient.
8. Upper clamp adapter (holder for the Spring Element)
9. Plug for Spring Element
10. Hydraulic unit (joint unit) to control the damping behaviour
35