Ottobock 28F10 Instructions D'utilisation page 13

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2 Product description
2.1 Components
Item Component
1 Calf pad
2 Adhesive strips (calf pad)
3 Forefoot cap
4 Hook-and-loop closure (instep)
5 Setting nuts and fastening screws (instep
hook-and-loop closure)
6 Fastening screws (forefoot cap)
7 Compression pads
8 Plantar pad (foam)
2.2 Design
The heel relief orthosis is made of glass fibre-reinforced polypropylene.
The heel container (13) is designed to enclose the dorsal calf and support the longitudinal arch
(12) of the foot, thus enabling suspended positioning of the calcaneus in the orthosis. Plantar foot
support is provided by the moulded foot piece for the longitudinal arch and the compensation
sole (9), which can be affixed to the heel container. The heel wedge (11) can be used to com­
pensate for the height of the shoe on the unaffected side.
To facilitate check-ups and for improved air circulation, the orthosis has an opening at the back of
the heel container. The weight-bearing pad set for the heel, which includes a plantar pad (8) and
compression pads (7), is applied according to the therapy plan and allows the weight borne by
the calcaneus to be built up gradually.
The hook-and-loop closures (4, 14 and 15) and the forefoot cap (3) hold the foot in place. The zip
fastener on the forefoot cap makes it easy to apply and remove the orthosis and also protects the
toes. The enclosed fastening screws and setting nuts (5) are used to affix the hook-and-loop clos­
ure (4) to the orthosis. The hook-and-loop closures at shin level (14 and 15) can also be riveted or
sewn together to increase stability. The calf pad (1) can be cut to size and serves as padding
within the heel container.
The underside of the orthosis features a non-skid profile for increased safety when walking.
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
• Functional follow-up treatment for calcaneal fractures (unilateral or bilateral), regardless of the
type of fracture and course of primary treatment.
• Weight-bearing relief following arthrodesis of the lower ankle
Indications must be determined by the physician.
3.3 Contraindications
3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
• External fixator (wire osteosynthesis)
Item Component
9 Compensation sole
10 Self-adhesive hook-and-loop strap
11 Heel wedge
12 Longitudinal arch piece (left/right)
13 Heel container
14 Hook-and-loop closure (lower shin)
15 Hook-and-loop closure (upper shin)
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