Össur C180 ROCKET Manual Del Usuario página 5

Cleaning
• Liners, straps and pads may be removed for cleaning.
• All liners may be hand washed using a sponge or soft cloth and 86F
(30˚C) warm water with mild detergent.
• Rinse thoroughly
• Air-dry
• Straps may be hand washed using a mild detergent soap and a soft
brush with 86F (30˚C) warm water, then rinsed thoroughly and air-
dried.
If brace is used in salt water or chlorinated water, rinse well and
air dry.
Hinge maintenance
• Do NOT disassemble the hinge yourself
• Check regularly for foreign materials in hinge (i. e. dirt or grass)
• Clean dirt from hinge using water or compressed air
• Lubricate with silicone spray or dry graphite if needed
ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available for your C180 brace at an
additional charge. To order call your Ossur Customer Service
Department.
• Patellar cup - Knee cap protection, especially for motocross,
mountain biking or work that requires kneeling.
• Anti migration wrap
FIT ADJUSTMENTS
Widening or narrowing f it at knee joint:
The C180 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.
To accommodate subtle variances in the anterior and posterior depth of
the patient's leg, the anterior tibial strap (ATS) (Figure 6) should be
loosened or tightened as needed so that the center of the hinges is
slightly posterior of the midline. In conjunction, adjust the lower strap
and the bottom strap. If the brace is too far anterior, loosen the tibial
alignment strap and tighten the lower and bottom straps. If the frame is
too far posterior, loosen the lower and bottom straps AND tighten the
tibial control strap. Accurate depth setting will help to ensure optimal
brace suspension
CHANGING EXTENSION STOPS
Extension stops are available for varying degrees of extension control.
1. Remove the cover and pad from the condylar area.
2. Using a short Philips head screwdriver, remove the screw in the
center of the hinge plate (Figure 7).
3. Locate the extension stop positioned in the hinge between the upper
and lower arms of the brace. With brace slightly bent, push the
extension stop from the back of the brace through to the front. This
should cause the stop to pop out of the hinge (Figure 8).
4. From the bag of extension stops included with the brace, choose the
stop which corresponds to the desired degree of extension. Feed the
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