Intended Use - Ottobock Free Walk Instrucciones De Uso

2.2 Components
Item Component (see fig. 1)
1 Y-hook-and-loop
2 Hook and loop closure
3 Hook and loop closure
4 Strap guide loop with tube connection
5 Base tube
6 3-phase switch
7 Base tube
8 Ankle joint, upper part
9 Ankle joint, lower part
10 Foot stirrup
11 Pad button
12 Strap guide loop
13 Foam pads
14 Foam pads
2.3 Design
The Ottobock Free Walk orthoses include an orthosis knee joint with lock. 3 modes can be selec­
ted on the orthosis knee joint:
Free Walk mode: The knee joint locks in the stance phase and unlocks in the swing phase.
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Permanent lock: The knee joint is permanently locked.
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Free motion mode: The knee joint is permanently unlocked.
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3 Intended use

3.1 Indications for use
The orthosis is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the lower limbs and exclusively for
contact with intact skin.
The orthosis must be used in accordance with the indications.
3.2 Indications
• Flaccid paresis or paralysis of the lower limb
• Adequate muscle strength of the hip or knee extensors (scale according to Janda: 3 to 5) or
hyperextension in the knee joint
Indications must be determined by the physician.
3.3 Contraindications
3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
• Ankle movement < 10°
• Knee flexion contractures > 10°
• Unstable varus position of the knee when fully extended
• Valgus deformity > 15°
3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
• Valgus deformity 0° to 15° (fitting only with 170D30 medial support)
Article number
170D29=*
170Z4=600
170Z4=400
170D18=80
170B2=80
170B2=120
170D71=*
170B2=80
170B2=120
170C3=80
170C3=120
170X17
170D69
170D20
170D100=1
170D100=2
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