Otto Bock 50K90 Agilium Softfit Instructions For Use Manual page 16

► The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by
qualified personnel according to the instructions of the treating physi­
cian.
► Consult a physician if any exceptional changes are noted (such as
worsening of the complaint).
5.1 Size Selection
1) Measure the circumference of the thigh 15 cm above the centre of the
patella.
2) Measure the circumference of the lower leg 15 cm below the centre of
the patella.
3) Determine the size of the orthosis (see size chart).
5.2 Application
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to
improper or excessively tight application
► Ensure that the orthosis is applied properly and fits correctly.
Prerequisite: The patient should be seated.
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Prerequisite: The knee joint should be relieved of pressure and slightly
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bent.
1) Open all hook-and-loop closures.
2) Grasp the orthosis by the donning loops (see fig. 1, item 1) and pull it
over the foot up to the knee with the large opening first (see fig. 2).
3) Adjust the orthosis until the patella is positioned in the centre of the
patella cutout (see fig. 3) and the orthotic joint is at the height of the
middle of the patella.
4) Guide the lower leg strap through the strap guide loop, pull it taut and
close it at the hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 4).
5) Guide the thigh strap through the strap guide loop, pull it taut and close
it at the hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 5).
6) Ensure that the orthosis is in the correct position.
7) Optional: Adjust the corrective force; this changes the varus/valgus
angle of the orthosis (see fig. 6).
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