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DYNAMIC ROM - KNEE FLEXION ORTHOSIS
EASY FIT INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE APPLYING ORTHOSIS:
• Check leg for any neurological or vascular changes.
• Check device to be sure that lock and lock safety
are engaged.
TO APPLY ORTHOSIS:
• Unfasten or loosen all straps.
• Slide device onto leg with strut placed on outside of
limb and tension spring lined up at the knee joint.
• Align the struts along the long bones of the leg.
• Fasten and tighten outer straps. Straps should be snug
enough for one finger to be inserted between the strap
and skin.
• Loosely fasten middle straps closest to the knee.
Metal stabilizing bars should not come in contact
with patient’s skin.
FOR DYNAMIC TENSION:
• Swing lock lever safety away from lock lever.
• Disengage lock lever by slightly extending leg.
TO INSPECT THE FIT:
• Check alignment and adjust straps for comfort.
• Check for any neurological or vascular changes.
TO REMOVE ORTHOSIS:
• Lock device into position by engaging
lock lever safety with lock lever.
• Unfasten/loosen straps and carefully slide
orthosis off leg.
