Otto Bock 17BK1 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 16

Prior to delivery of the orthosis to the patient, the fit, support and all func­
tions must be tested.
Pay attention to the parallel alignment of the orthotic joints.
Instruct the patient in handling the product.
Prerequisite: The patient-specific plaster model has been fabricated.
Selecting bars
► Select compatible bars.
17BK1=* Article number
*=L1/R1 605P8=20
*=L2/R2 605P8=16
*=L3/R3 17F52=14x3x220
*=L4/R4 17F52=12x3x220
Fabricating the orthosis
1) Fabricate the orthosis shells using the chosen procedure.
2) For stability reasons, adapt the edges of the bars to the curves of the
insertion zone for the orthotic joints.
3) Screw the bars to the orthotic joint.
4) Adapt the bars to the model.
5) INFORMATION: Align the orthotic joint with the anatomical com­
promise pivot point. When using two joints, make sure the joints
are aligned parallel to one another.
6) Remove the shells and the bars from the plaster.
7) Finish the shells and bars.
Adjusting the orthosis joint
NOTICE
Adjusting the orthosis joint on the patient under full load
Damage to the orthosis joint due to overloading of the material, breakage
of load-bearing components
► Do not perform any angle adjustments on the patient under full load
(e.g. in case of spasticity).
► Insert the hexagon wrench into the hollow screw of the lower joint sec­
tion and set the desired joint angle (see fig. 1, item 6, see fig. 2).
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Width Thickness
[mm] [mm]
20
16
14
12
Length
[mm]
5 Approx. 2000
5 Approx. 2000
3 220
3 220