bort medical GenuXpress ACL Mode D'emploi page 10

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Close the fasteners in the following order, always from the centre of the knee downwards, then from
the middle of the knee upwards:
1. Front fastener close to the knee on the lower leg
2. Front fastener close to the knee on the thigh
3. Rear fastener close to the knee on the lower leg
4. Fastener away from the knee on the lower leg
5. Fastener close to the knee on the thigh
6. Fastener away from the knee on the thigh
Whilst tightening the fastener, smoothen it in the tension direction with your free hand. This avoids twisting
the brace on the leg.
Important: Let the patient try walking. Check for possible pressure, if required the brace frame can be
reshaped. Be careful not to damage the brace frame.
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Setting the extension/flexion limit:
If required, it can be necessary to restrict the scope of the brace's movement.
1. Remove the outer joint cover. For this, lift the fastener flap and slide the cover away downwards.
2. The joints are marked with "A" and "B". Remove the existing limit stop from the joint and take the
required limit stop from the limit stop set provided. They are also market with the letters "A" and "B", the
angular degrees noted on the limit stop wedges.
Extension wedges are marked with an "E", flexion wedges with an "F".
3. Insert the limit stop into the joint.
4. Finally, re­attach the joint cover, place the cover on the joint for this purpose. Press the cover on evenly
so that the release flap protrudes slightly upwards and slide the cover upwards until it engages.
Important note
Please always insert an extension and flexion limit stop into the joints.
For unrestricted or free movement, insert the 0° extension and 140° flexion limit stop into the joints.
Use of the brace without inserted limit stops results in damages to the joint and restricted functioning of
the brace.
Ensure the use of identical extension and flexion stops in joint A and B in order to avoid an uneven load of
the joint structure.
The following restrictions are available:
– Extension: 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20° and 25°
– Flexion: 0° (180°), 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° and 90°
Material composition
Frame pad: 60% EVA foam, 40% polyester
Fastening straps: 100% polyamide
Fastening straps pad: 74% polyurethane, 26% polyether
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