5.4 Alignment
5.4.1 Bench Alignment
INFORMATION
The figures for the bench alignment can be found at the beginning of this
document.
INFORMATION
► For determining the overall system height of all prosthetic components
for bench alignment, add 5-10 mm to the socket-floor measurement to
compensate for the spring effect of the prosthetic foot. Use the larger
value when the patient's weight is at the upper limit of the maximum
permissible patient weight.
TT bench alignment
Recommended tools:
662M4 goniometer, 743A80 50:50 gauge, alignment apparatus
(e.g. 743A200 PROS.A. Assembly)
Perform the alignment and assembly of the prosthetic components in the
alignment apparatus according to the following specifications:
Sagittal alignment prosthetic foot
a–p position of the reference point to the alignment reference
line: See illustrations at the start of the document
Frontal alignment of prosthetic foot
Lateral rotation: 0° (see Page 20)
Sagittal alignment pivot point knee joint
a–p position of pivot point to alignment reference line:
-15 mm
Connect the prosthetic foot and prosthetic socket using the chosen
adapters. Be sure to follow the adapter instructions.
Sagittal alignment prosthetic socket
In proximal area centred on alignment reference line
Socket flexion
Residual limb flexion of the patient + 5°
Observe the abduction or adduction position.
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Bench alignment process