Otto Bock 502 Manual page 10

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.
► 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
1) Use a tape measure to make an "8" around the ankle and midfoot (size
chart).
2) Measure the ankle circumference above the lateral malleolus and the
midfoot circumference (metatarsus) to determine the overall circumfer­
ence.
3) Select the size of the support (see size chart).
4.2 Application
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Skin irritation due to overheating, local pressure points due to tight applic­
ation to the body
► Ensure that the product is applied properly and fits correctly.
► When in doubt, do not continue to use the product if skin irritation
occurs.
> Open all hook-and-loop closures on the support.
> The patient is sitting on the front edge of a chair.
1) Apply the middle of the support to the Achilles tendon and cross the two
ends over the arch of the foot in front (see fig. 1).
2) Pull the end of the support with the soft hook-and-loop closure under the
foot to the outer side.
3) Close the end of the support with the rough hook-and-loop closure
together with the soft hook-and-loop closure on the outside of the arch
(see fig. 2).
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