Preparing The Product For Use - Otto Bock Michelangelo Hand Transcarpal 8E550 Instructions For Use Manual

6 Preparing the product for use

6.1 Alignment
INFORMATION
The Axon-Bus prosthetic system cannot be used as long as the charging plug is connected to
the charging receptacle. The Axon-Bus prosthetic system is deactivated for the duration of char­
ging.
Please observe the following points during alignment of the Michelangelo Hand Transcarpal:
Flexion and ulnar deviation
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The Michelangelo Hand Transcarpal is designed in such a way that the hand is positioned in a
slightly flexed (see fig. 2), ulnar deviation (see fig. 3) position when the lamination ring is moun­
ted at a 90° angle to the socket axis (see fig. 1).
This design is based on the relaxed position of the physiological hand and gives the Transcarpal
prosthesis a natural appearance.
The recommended alignment is to be used as a guideline for the prosthetic alignment. Before the
lamination ring is laminated, the position of the lamination ring must be adapted to the patient's
requirements. This cannot be changed later on.
6.1.1 Fabricating the forearm socket
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Prerequisites for lamination
• Foaming of the socket and sanding of the inner socket model have been completed.
• The PVA bag has been soaked, pulled over the foam core and knotted at the distal end.
• The lamination ring has been completely assembled with the lamination cover and affixed in
the proper position to the PVA bag using double-sided adhesive tape.
Preparation for lamination
1) Cut off 2 double-length layers of Perlon stockinette.
2) (see fig. 4) Pull 1 layer of Perlon stockinette over the socket and tie it off in the proximal
groove.
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