2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ARM SCHELL SIZE - before the fitting 3. ARM BRACE INSTALLATION AND FITTINGS 4. SETTING FEATURES SUMMARY 5. SCHÉMAS TECHNIQUES 1. ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM OF THE ARM BRACE ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 2 | 11...
Calculate the third of this distance. Then, starting from the epicondyle, mark that distance with a dot. This will be the arm’s balance spot. ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 3 | 11...
The attachment point has to be aligned with the shoulder, behind the armrest. If fitted on a mobile surface, it must be positioned as near as possible to the wheelchair. ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 4 | 11...
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It isn’t necessary to remove the screws completely to move the sliding bar! ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 5 | 11...
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If the arm doesn’t stay horizontally, move it back or forth in the arm brace to find a steady position. The arm shouldn’t be leaning forwards or backwards. ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 6 | 11...
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(with the elbow support orientation screw) and bending it around the user’s arm. Attach the fastening velcro strap for more support ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 7 | 11...
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ORTHOPUS Supporter. Be sure of the user’s comfort, ask him about potential pain and perform skin checks : redness, warmth, itching etc. ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 8 | 11...
Adjust the elbow support’s form by applying pressure and bending it with your hands. It can be formed to your will, in every way. ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 9 | 11...
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All 4 setting points available to adapt the arm brace to the user : ORTHOPUS Operating manual ORTHOPUS Arm brace - 2023/09/28 - v2.0 Page 10 | 11...
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