Otto Bock Defender Instructions For Use Manual page 15

5.1 Alignment
INFORMATION
There is a plastic protector on the product's pyramid. It protects the con­
necting section from scratches during the alignment and fitting of the pros­
thesis.
► Remove the protector before the patient leaves the workshop/fitting
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 device,
743A80 50:50 gauge, alignment tool (e.g. 743L200 L.A.S.A.R. Assembly or 743A200
PROS.A. Assembly)
Assemble and align the prosthetic components in the alignment apparatus according
to the following specifications:
Dorsiflexion/plantar flexion: Adjust the prosthetic foot to the heel height of
the shoe. (The prosthetic foot is designed for shoes with a heel height of
10 mm.)
Adduction/abduction: Adjust the angle of the prosthetic socket in the front­
al plane.
Flexion/extension: Adjust the angle of the prosthetic socket in the sagittal
plane.
Linear shifting of the prosthetic socket: Shift the prosthetic socket so that
the plumb line runs along the front edge of the adapter on the prosthetic foot
(see fig. 1).
Bench alignment process
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