Otto Bock 50S10 Malleo Immobil Walker high Instructions For Use Manual page 16

4 Handling
INFORMATION
► The daily duration of use and period of application are generally
determined by the physician.
► The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by
qualified personnel according to the instructions of the physician treat­
ing you.
► Instruct the patient in the handling and care of the product.
► Instruct the patient to see a physician immediately if any exceptional
changes are noted (e.g. worsening of the complaint).
4.1 Size Selection
► Select the orthosis size based on the shoe size (see sizing table)
4.2 Adaptation
1) Open all the hook-and-loop closures on the orthosis and remove the liner
(see Fig. 1 and see Fig. 2).
INFORMATION: For the Air Walker high, Air Walker low and
Achilles Walker models, the top hook-and-loop closure is removed
from the Walker together with the liner.
2) Only Achilles Walker and, optionally, Walker high and Air Walker
high models: Position the heel wedge (29S35) in the liner.
3) Position the foot in the liner (see Fig. 3).
4) Close all the hook-and-loop closures on the liner (see Fig. 4 and see
Fig. 5).
5) Position the foot with the liner in the Walker (see Fig. 6). Check the posi­
tion of the heel whilst doing this.
INFORMATION: The foot angle should be 90° (except models with
the 29S35 heel wedge).
6) Press on the lateral guides medially and laterally (see Fig. 7).
→ The liner is secured in the Walker.
7) Close all hook-and-loop closures on the Walker one after the other, start­
ing at the bottom (see Fig. 8 and see Fig. 9).
Setting the Joint Angles (Only ROM Walker Model)
NOTICE
Incorrect setting
Damage to the orthosis due to overloading of the material and improper fit
of the orthosis due to breakage of load-bearing components
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