Ottobock 28U24 WalkOn Reaction Instrucciones De Uso página 12

4 Handling
WARNING
Operation of motor vehicles
Risk of accidents due to restricted body function
► Observe the applicable legal and insurance regulations for the operation of motor vehicles
and have your driving ability examined and certified by an authorised agency.
INFORMATION
► The daily duration of use and period of application are generally determined by the physi­
cian.
► The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Instruct the patient in the handling and care of the product.
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► Instruct the patient to see a physician immediately if any exceptional changes are noted (e.g.
worsening of the complaint).
4.1 Size Selection
► Select the orthosis size based on the shoe size (see sizing table).
4.2 Adaptation
CAUTION
Improper moulding or application
Injuries or damage to the orthosis due to overloading of the material and improper fit of the
orthosis due to breakage of load-bearing components
Do not make any improper changes to the orthosis.
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► Always apply the orthosis according to the information in the instructions.
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or excess­
ively tight application
► Ensure that the orthosis is applied properly and fits correctly.
NOTICE
Use without suitable footwear
Restriction of functionality due to insufficient stabilisation
Only use the orthosis with closed footwear, taking the allowable effective heel height into
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account.
Footwear selection:
► Choose a sturdy lace-up shoe with solid heel cup to ensure the optimum effectiveness of the
orthosis. The effective heel height should be between 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm.
Adapting the orthosis size:
1) As needed: If the patient uses footwear with removable insoles, take the insole out of the
shoe on the fitting side.
INFORMATION: Keep the insole in order to use the shoe without the orthosis.
2) Have the patient sit on a chair with the shoe and without the orthosis, and position the foot at
a 90° angle to the lower leg (see fig. 1).
3) Mark the position of the malleoli in the shoe with a small piece of adhesive tape (see fig. 1).
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