Otto Bock 1E56 Axtion Instructions For Use Manual page 15

► Remove the adapter cover before the patient leaves the workshop/fit­
ting area.
5.1.1 Applying/removing the footshell
INFORMATION
► Pull the protective sock over the prosthetic foot to prevent noises in the
footshell.
► Always use the prosthetic foot with the footshell.
► Apply or remove the footshell as described in the footshell instructions
for use.
5.1.2 Bench Alignment
TT bench alignment
Required materials: 662M4 goniometer, 743S12 heel height measuring apparatus,
743A80 50:50 gauge, alignment apparatus (e.g. 743L200 L.A.S.A.R. Assembly or
743A200 PROS.A. Assembly)
Perform the assembly and alignment of the prosthetic components in the alignment
apparatus according to the following specifications:
Sagittal plane
Heel height: Effective heel height (shoe heel height – sole thickness of fore­
foot) + 5 mm
Exterior foot rotation: approx. 5°
a–p positioning, middle of the prosthetic foot to the alignment reference line:
positioning according to the table below
Connect the prosthetic foot and prosthetic socket using the chosen adapters.
The instructions for use of the adapters must be observed.
Determine the centre of the prosthetic socket with the 50:50 gauge. Align the
prosthetic socket centrally to the alignment reference line.
Socket flexion: Individual residual limb flexion + 5°
Frontal plane
Alignment reference line of prosthetic foot: between big toe and second
toe
Alignment reference line of prosthetic socket: along the lateral patella
edge
Observe the abduction or adduction position.
Foot size [cm]
22 to 25
26 to 28
Bench alignment process
a–p positioning, middle of the prosthetic foot
Mid-foot anterior to the alignment reference line [mm]
25 to 30
30
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