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Table of contents

1 Important information about the Helix

Hip Joint System .........................................................26

1.1 Medical purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 26

1.2 Field of application ............................................................................................................................................ 26

1.3 Conditions of use...............................................................................................................................................27

1.4 Qualication of the prosthetist......................................................................................................................... 27

1.5 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 27

1.5.1 General safety instructions ............................................................................................................................ 27

1.5.2 Instructions for prosthesis wearers ................................................................................................................. 28

1.5.3 Instructions on the handling of the prosthesis ................................................................................................. 29

2 Description and function .............................................................................................................30

2.1 Design................................................................................................................................................................. 30

2.2 Fitting packages ................................................................................................................................................ 30

3 Alignment, adjustment and assembly ......................................................................................... 30

3.1 Practical determination of the aligment reference on the pelvic socket ..................................................... 31

3.2 Positioning of the lamination plate .................................................................................................................. 32

3.2.1 Important information on the completion of a Helix

test prosthesis ................................................................. 33

3.3 Adjustment possibilities .................................................................................................................................... 34

3.4 Bench alignment with alignment tool .............................................................................................................. 35

3.5 Static alignment optimisation (with L.A.S.A.R. Posture) ................................................................................ 38

3.6 Dynamic trial tting ........................................................................................................................................... 39

3.6.1 Explanation of the adjustment possibilities ...................................................................................................... 39

3.6.2 Gait parameter adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 40

3.6.3 Possible problem solutions ............................................................................................................................ 41

3.7 Finishing the prosthesis .................................................................................................................................... 42

3.8 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 42

3.9 Maintenance instructions .................................................................................................................................. 43

4 Gait training .................................................................................................................................44

5 Additional information .................................................................................................................44

5.1 Technical information ........................................................................................................................................44

5.2 Symbols on the hip joint ................................................................................................................................... 44

5.3 Legal information ...............................................................................................................................................44

5.3.1 Liability ........................................................................................................................................................ 44

5.3.2 CE conformity .............................................................................................................................................. 44

5.3.3 Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................. 45

INFORMATION

Last update: 2016-03-18

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