Otto Bock Helix3D 7E10 Instructions For Use Manual page 27

INFORMATION
Date of last update: 2022­04­01
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Table of contents
1 Important information about the Helix
1.1 Medical purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 28
1.2 Field of application .............................................................................................................................................. 28
1.3 Combination possibilities ...................................................................................................................................... 29
1.4 Conditions of use ................................................................................................................................................ 29
1.5 Qualification of the prosthetist .............................................................................................................................. 29
1.6 Safety instructions .............................................................................................................................................. 29
1.6.1 General safety instructions ............................................................................................................................ 30
1.6.2 Instructions for prosthesis wearers ................................................................................................................. 30
1.6.3 Instructions on the handling of the prosthesis ................................................................................................. 31
2 Description and function .........................................................................................................32
2.1 Design ............................................................................................................................................................... 32
2.2 Fitting packages ................................................................................................................................................. 32
3 Alignment, adjustment and assembly ....................................................................................32
3.1 Practical determination of the aligment reference on the pelvic socket..................................................................... 33
3.2 Positioning of the lamination plate ........................................................................................................................ 34
3.2.1 Important information on the completion of a Helix
3.3 Adjustment possibilities ........................................................................................................................................ 36
3.4 Bench alignment with alignment tool ..................................................................................................................... 37
3.5 Static alignment optimisation (with L.A.S.A.R. Posture) ......................................................................................... 40
3.6 Dynamic trial fitting ............................................................................................................................................. 41
3.6.1 Explanation of the adjustment possibilities ...................................................................................................... 41
3.6.2 Gait parameter adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 42
3.6.3 Possible problem solutions ............................................................................................................................ 43
3.7 Reinforcing the Prosthetic Socket ........................................................................................................................ 44
3.8 Finishing the prosthesis ....................................................................................................................................... 45
3.9 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.10 Maintenance instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 45
4 Gait training ............................................................................................................................46
5 Additional information .............................................................................................................47
5.1 Technical information ........................................................................................................................................... 47
5.2 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................. 47
5.3 Legal information ................................................................................................................................................ 47
5.3.1 Liability ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
5.3.2 CE conformity .............................................................................................................................................. 47
5.3.3 Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................. 47
Helix
Hip Joint System .....................................................28
3D
test prosthesis ................................................................. 35
3D
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