Application; Joint Function - FIOR & GENTZ NEURO LOCK Notice D'utilisation

3.

Application

The FIOR & GENTZ system knee joints are exclusively for use for orthotic fittings of the lower extremity. They
must be handled by an orthotist or qualified/trained expert. All FIOR & GENTZ system joints were developed
for everyday life activities such as standing and walking. Extreme loads connected to activities like running,
climbing and parachuting are excluded.
These instructions for use provide information on the following system knee joints:
4.

Joint Function

All system knee joints are locked joints which provide motion control. The range of motion is limited in 5°
extension. Depending on the used system components, there are different functions for the system joints:
System Component
locating pin
System Component
extension stop
System Component
flexion stop (adjusta-
ble by filing the joint's
lower part or the
flexion stop disc)
System Component
step lock parts (step
lock pawl and step
lock stop disc)
System Component
flexion stop disc AF
(alternative function)
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NEURO LOCK
NEURO LOCK MAX
Function
permanent unlocking of
the system knee joint
Function
limitation of the
maximum extension in
different degrees
(0°, 5°, 10°, 20°, 30°)
Function
locking in different
flexion positions
(5° premounted)
Function
gradual locking in 10°
steps
Function
limitation of the maxi-
mum knee flexion angle
NEURO FLEX MAX lock function
NEURO FLEX MAX step lock function
System Joint
NEURO LOCK MAX
NEURO FLEX MAX lock function
NEURO FLEX MAX step lock function
System Joint
NEURO LOCK
NEURO LOCK MAX
NEURO FLEX MAX lock function
NEURO FLEX MAX step lock function
System Joint
NEURO LOCK
NEURO LOCK MAX
NEURO FLEX MAX lock function
System Joint
NEURO FLEX MAX step lock function
System Joint
NEURO FLEX MAX lock function
NEURO FLEX MAX step lock function