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of the AFO.

6. To relieve contact between the medial strut and the apex of the medial

malleolus, grind the edge of the strut according to the shape shown (ﬁgure 8).

- you may grind up to 1 cm into the strut

- stay at least 7 cm from the footplate

GENERAL REMARKS AND ADDITIONAL ADVICE:

1. Toshortenthefootplate,cutorgrindotheappropriatelength.Becertainto

butheedgestoeliminatesharpedges.Tolengthenthe

footplate, use foot insert of choice, and ﬁxate it to the foot plate.

2. To adjust the biomechanics of the foot, the use of the correct insert is advised.

3. Contraindications: Do not use the AFO in case of excessive ankle instability

or in case excessive deformities to the foot where pressure relief cannot be

solvedbyadditionalpadding.ItiscontraindicatedtousetheAFOincaseof

ﬂuctuation oedema and in case of severe spasticity.

4. TheAFOcannotbereshapedbyheating.Heatingwillcausedelaminatingand

negatively alter the dynamics of the orthosis.

5. The right footwear is critically important for proper function of the AFO. The

following criteria should be met when selecting the right

footwear to use with this AFO:

• Firmheelcounter-forpropercontroloftherearfoot

• Firmshank-totakestressotheAFO

• LacedorVelcrofastening-foreasierdonninganddong,andtoallow

adjustable compressive support over the mid-foot

• TheshoeshavetobewideenoughtoallowproperttingoftheAFO

inside the shoe

• Removableinsole-toallowspacefortheAFOfootplatewith

modiﬁcations

• Approximately6/9“(1,7cm)heelheight-asastartingpointtocontrol

the knee extension

For optimal comfort and function as well as proper customization of the ÖSSUR

AFO: Dynamic, the use of an orthopaedic insole is recommended.

WARNING

With the use of this type of device, it is possible to receive various types of skin

irritationandorpressurepoints.Ifyouexperienceanyunusualdiscomfortwhile

using this product, consult your health care provider immediately.

This product has been designed and tested based on single patient usage and is

notrecommendedformultiplepatientuse.Ifanyproblemsoccurwiththeuseof

this product, for example, if unusual movement or product wear is detected in a

structural part of the product, immediately discontinue use of the device and

contactyourmedicalprofessional.CustomizationbeyondthatspecifiedinthisIFU

is not recommended.

Ossur AFO Dynamic User Manual

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