UNITED ORTHO Step-thru NoVel Fitting Instructions

RANGE OF MOTION – HINGE ADJUSTMENT
RANGE OF MOTION – HINGE ADJUSTMENT
RANGE OF MOTION—HINGE ADJUSTMENT
The brace is shipped with a 0° hinge extension stop installed.
The brace is shipped with a 0° hinge extension stop installed.
Additional extension (EXT) and flexion (FLEX) stops are included with
Additional extension (EXT) and flexion (FLEX) stops are included with
each brace, as well as the tools required to change the stops.
each brace, as well as the tools required to change the stops.
When changing FLEX or EXT stops, be sure that the screws are
When changing FLEX or EXT stops, be sure that the screws are
tightened securely and that both medial and lateral hinge stops are
tightened securely and that both medial and lateral hinge stops are
identical. The following EXT & FLEX stops are included:
identical. The following EXT & FLEX stops are included:
EXT: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°
EXT: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°
FLEX: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, LOCKOUT
FLEX: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, LOCKOUT
ADJUSTING FLEX & EXT STOPS
ADJUSTING FLEX & EXT STOPS
ADJUSTING FLEX AND EXT STOPS
1. REMOVING CONDYLE PAD
1. REMOVING CONDYLE PAD
Remove the condyle pads by detaching them from the inside of
Remove the condyle pads by detaching them from the inside of
the hinge.
the hinge.
2. REMOVE SCREW
2. REMOVE SCREW
Remove the EXT stop screw by using the Allen wrench provided
Remove the EXT stop screw by using the Allen wrench provided
(turn counter-clockwise to remove). Remove the pre-installed 0°
(turn counter-clockwise to remove). Remove the pre-installed 0°
EXT stop.
EXT stop.
3. INSTALL STOP & REPLACE SCREW
3. INSTALL STOP & REPLACE SCREW
Choose the proper EXT or FLEX stop and screw into place as
Choose the proper EXT or FLEX stop and screw into place as
illustrated below. NOTE: The FLEX stop must be inserted between
illustrated below. NOTE: The FLEX stop must be inserted between
the hinge plates.
the hinge plates.
IMPORTANT: Replace the medial and lateral hinge with the same
IMPORTANT: Replace the medial and lateral hinge with the same
degree EXT or FLEX stops. Do not over-tighten screws.
degree EXT or FLEX stops. Do not over-tighten screws.
4. NOTE: A Lockout Stop is included and can be used in combination
4. NOTE: A Lockout Stop is included and can be used in combination
with the 0° EXT Stop to immobilize the knee.
with the 0° EXT Stop to immobilize the knee.
Condyle Pad Removal
EXT Stop Adjustment
Condyle Pad Removal
EXT Stop Adjustment
Lockout Stop
FLEX Stop Adjustment
Lockout Stop
FLEX Stop Adjustment
BRACE CARE BRACE CARE
BRACE CARE
Liners and pads must be removed and cleaned regularly depending
Liners and pads must be removed and cleaned regularly depending
upon your activity level and perspiration.
upon your activity level and perspiration.
All liners and pads are held in place by hook fasteners and can easily
All liners and pads are held in place by hook fasteners and can easily
be removed from the frames, hinges and straps. Wipe or HAND WASH
be removed from the frames, hinges and straps. Wipe or HAND WASH
with a MILD anti-bacterial soap, rinse well, then AIR DRY. Replace and
with a MILD anti-bacterial soap, rinse well, then AIR DRY. Replace and
position properly by pressing firmly against the fasteners.
position properly by pressing firmly against the fasteners.
CLEANING HINGES
CLEANING HINGES
The hinges on your brace are pre-lubricated. If sand, dirt or water gets
The hinges on your brace are pre-lubricated. If sand, dirt or water gets
inside the hinges, they may require cleaning and lubrication. Remove
inside the hinges, they may require cleaning and lubrication. Remove
the condyle pad, open the hinge screws with the provided Allen
the condyle pad, open the hinge screws with the provided Allen
wrench, and clean the hinge thoroughly and re-lubricate with any
wrench, and clean the hinge thoroughly and re-lubricate with any
common synthetic lubricant (grease) from a hardware store. Check
common synthetic lubricant (grease) from a hardware store. Check
that the hinge is gliding smoothly and reassemble.
that the hinge is gliding smoothly and reassemble.
PARTS, SERVICE, & WARRANTY
PARTS, SERVICE, & WARRANTY
Straps, liners and other comfort pads may need to be replaced due to
Straps, liners and other comfort pads may need to be replaced due to
normal wear and tear. If your brace requires replacement parts, you
normal wear and tear. If your brace requires replacement parts, you
should contact the professional who assisted you in ordering and
should contact the professional who assisted you in ordering and
fitting the brace.
fitting the brace.
Under normal use and conditions, the frames and hinges on your
Under normal use and conditions, the frames and hinges on your
brace are covered by a one year warranty against defects in
brace are covered by a one year warranty against defects in
craftsmanship and breaking. Straps, liners and other comfort pads are
craftsmanship and breaking. Straps, liners and other comfort pads are
backed by a six month warranty.
backed by a six month warranty.
U.S. Patent No: Patent Pending
U.S. Patent No: Patent Pending
PART NUMBERS: 300851-XX; 300852-XX, 300853-30.
PART NUMBERS: 300851-XX; 300852-XX, 300853-30.
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United Ortho Enterprises
United Ortho Enterprises
2235 Pennsylvania St. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
2235 Pennsylvania St. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
www.United-Ortho.com
www.United-Ortho.com
Phone: 800-227-8748
Phone: 800-227-8748
Fax: 877-688-7975
Fax: 877-688-7975
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