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SETTING UP THE PCL SUPPORT SYSTEM
The PCL kit is designed to counteract against a posterior subluxation of
the tibia. The thigh plate and strap apply a posterior force against the
anterior thigh, while the lower straps and calf plate apply an anterior
force to the tibia. To place the PCL system in the correct position on
the leg:
1. Remove the upper cruciate d-rings .
2. Replace the female insert, original d-ring, and washer on the outer
surface of the frame.
3. Insert the male insert (double dots on the head of the male insert)
into the circular recess on the PCL d-ring.
4. Fasten down the assembly with a screw.
5. If the double dot male insert with the 2 dots is too long, then replace
with the single dot male insert.
6. Repeat for the remaining upper cruciate d-ring.
7. Apply the brace.
8. Loosely apply the thigh strap with the anterior thigh plate into the PCL
d-rings (straps may need to be trimmed to size)
ACL CABLE SYSTEM (ANTERIOR CRUCIATE SUPPORT)
The ACL Cable System is intended to give additional support to the ACL
deficient/lax knee.
1. Apply the CTi Brace according to the standard procedure. The four
straps should be fastened, but the secondary cable strap should still
be loose.
2. Once the brace is firmly in place, pass the cable strap through the
smaller buckle.
3. Tighten the cable strap to place the desired amount of pressure on
your tibia.
REFURBISHING
From time to time, your CTi should be sent to Össur for refurbishing. The
frequency of his will depend on how often the brace is worn and for what
activities. Your brace supplier should help you to determine when your
brace needs to be sent in for service, but once a year is a good rule
of thumb.
As part of the refurbishment process, Össur will check your brace for
signs of wear, repaint it, and rebuild it with all new components,
including rivets, buckles, straps and padding. There is a usual turnaround
time of three to five working days. Please contact the local Customer
Service Department before sending the brace back for refurbishment.
FIT ADJUSTMENTS
Widening or narrowing f it at knee joint
The CTi brace can be adjusted for individual knee width. To widen or
narrow the width at the knee, the 6 mm (1/4") padding located under
each cover can be removed and replaced with thinner pads [3 mm (1/8")
or 1,5 mm (1/16")] or you can install a shim behind the 6 mm (1/4") pad to
make the fit more snug. Any combination of pads can be used to achieve
a more comfortable fit.
Adjusting f it at the tibial horseshoe
Tibial wedge pads can be installed to fill in any gaps around the tibia
(Figure 10) and achieve the desired fit. To add a wedge pad, pull back the
silicone liner and place the proper wedge pad (medial or lateral) on top
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