9) INFORMATION: Do not put adhesive in the hole for the
screw connection.
Apply adhesive evenly to the connection surfaces of the ankle
block and prosthetic foot.
10) Align the ankle block and prosthetic foot with each other.
11) Insert the screw on the foot sole side in the prosthetic foot and
screw the ankle block to the prosthetic foot (torque: 30 Nm).
12) Wipe off adhesive that comes out of the joint using a cloth.
13) Remove any remnants of the adhesive using a suitable solvent.
14) Allow the adhesive to cure (curing time: 16 h).
5.3 Alignment
NOTICE
Grinding the prosthetic foot
Premature wear resulting from damage to the prosthetic foot
► Do not grind the prosthetic foot.
5.3.1 Bench Alignment
TT bench alignment
Bench alignment process
Required materials: 662M4 goniometer, 743S12 heel height
measuring apparatus, 743A80 50:50 gauge, alignment apparatus
(e.g. 743L200 L.A.S.A.R. Assembly or 743A200 PROS.A.
Assembly)
Perform the assembly and alignment of the prosthetic components
in the alignment apparatus according to the following specifica
tions:
Sagittal plane
Heel height: Effective heel height (shoe heel height - sole
thickness of forefoot) + 5 mm
Exterior foot rotation: approx. 5°
Anterior placement, middle of the prosthetic foot to the align
ment reference line: 30 mm
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Bench alignment process
Connect the prosthetic foot and prosthetic socket using the
chosen adapters. The instructions for use of the adapters
must be observed.
Determine the centre of the prosthetic socket with the 50:50
gauge. Align the prosthetic socket centrally to the alignment
reference line.
Socket flexion: Individual residual limb flexion + 5°
Frontal plane
Alignment reference line of prosthetic foot: between big toe
and second toe
Alignment reference line of prosthetic socket: along the lat
eral patella edge
Observe the abduction or adduction position.
TF bench alignment
► Observe the information in the prosthetic knee joint instructions
for use.
5.3.2 Static Alignment
•
Ottobock recommends checking the alignment of the prosthesis
using the L.A.S.A.R. Posture and adapting it as needed.
•
If necessary, the alignment recommendations (TF modular leg
prostheses: 646F219*, TT modular leg prostheses: 646F336*)
may be requested from Ottobock.
5.3.3 Dynamic Trial Fitting
•
Adapt the alignment of the prosthesis in the frontal plane and the
sagittal plane (e.g. by making angle or slide adjustments) to
ensure an optimum gait pattern.