Indications For Use; Bench Alignment; Dynamic Alignment - Össur Flex-Foot Assure Instrucciones Para El Uso

ENGLISH
Flex-Foot Assure is to be used exclusively for lower limb amputees.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: (Figure A)
Tube option
• Sizes 19–24 MIN clearance 124 mm (4 7/8")
• Sizes 25–27 MIN clearance 119 mm (4 11/16")
• Sizes 28–30 MIN clearance 124 mm (4 7/8")
Pyramid option
• Sizes 19–24 MIN clearance 130 mm (5 1/8")
• Sizes 25–27 MIN clearance 125 mm (4 15/16")
• Sizes 28–30 MIN clearance 130 mm (5 1/8")
Net weight
• Size 27, cat2 w/ pyramid: 332g (11.7oz)
• Foot cover size 27: 243g (8.6oz)
Weight limit:
• MIN 45kg (99lbs)
• MAX 136kg (300lbs)
Available in sizes 19–30cm

INDICATIONS FOR USE

• Flex-Foot Assure is rated for low impact levels
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(community ambulators).
• Not suitable for sport and high-impact activities.
ALIGNMENT: (Figure B)
The heel wedge
• Provides smooth roll over and improved cushioning at heel strike.
• The heel wedge is an essential component for Flex-Foot
function.
! the heel wedge should always be used with the foot.

BENCH ALIGNMENT

1. Fit the foot cover (Figure C & D).
2. Adjust to appropriate heel height (using the shoe).
3. Introduce appropriate socket angles.
4. The load line should fall through the 1/3
foot cover. The mark represents the junction of the posterior and
the middle third portion of the foot.

DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT

• The heel stores energy at heel strike and slowly releases it to assist
tibial progression.
• The forward momentum results in the toe being loaded for optimum
energy release at toe off.
• The heel wedge greatly influences Flex-Foot
functions.
Heel too hard
Symptoms
• Rapid heel to toe movement.
• Poor control of the prosthesis at heel strike.
• Minimal energy return feeling.
• Knee may buckle.
Actions
• Shift socket posteriorly or foot anteriorly.
• Plantar-flex the foot.
• Review category selection.
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