Table of Contents
Fitting
Last update: 2020-04-09
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Explanation of symbols
Warnings regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warnings regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
Additional information on the fitting/use.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
For a correct fitting, the following information must be observed strictly in order to ensure safety and function.
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1.1 Indications for use
The 17H100 RGO Hip Joint System is intended
exclusively for the orthopaedic fitting of the lower
extremities with reciprocating gait orthoses.
1.2 Indications and contraindications
The Reciprocating Hip Joint System (RGO) was
specifically designed for patients with a body
weight up to 65 kg. It can be used with patients
suffering from spina bifida or myopathies of other
genesis (e.g. traumatic paraplegia) with a lesion
level from Th5 to L2.
Restrictions exist for patients with ICP, motor per-
ception disorders, deficits of movement of the up-
per extremity, insufficient muscle strength in the
shoulder girdle, loss of trunk mobility in the frontal
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or sagittal plane, severe deformities of the skele-
tal system (e.g. scoliosis, dislocations), hip flexion
contracture (> 20°), knee joint flexion contracture
(> 15°), and torsional deformities of the legs.
1.3 Safety instructions
CAUTION
Using the product without following the instruc-
tions for use
Deteriorating health condition and damage to the pro-
duct because of failure to follow the safety information
X Observe the safety information in these instruc-
tions for use.
X Make the patient aware of all safety instructions
marked with "Inform the patient".
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