Össur Unloader One OTS Manual Del Usuario página 4

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LISt oF PArtS (Figure 1)
A. Upper Dynamic Force System (DFS) strap with dosing ratchet
B. Lower Dynamic Force System (DFS) strap
C. Thigh strap
D. Calf strap
E. Polycentric hinge
F. Thigh shell
G. Calf shell
H. Quick Fit Buckle
I. Buckle Stability Shelf
J. Alligator clip
UNLoADEr oNE
• Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis
• May also be beneficial for unicompartmental knee conditions that
require pain reduction in an affected compartment such as:
– Articular cartilage defect repair
– Meniscal cartilage repair
– Avascular necrosis
– Tibia plateau fracture
• Circumference limitation
– Thigh circumferences smaller than 13.5" (34.3 cm) or larger than
29" (73.5 cm).
– Calf circumferences smaller than 10" (25 cm) or larger than 24"
(61.5 cm).
CAUtIoN:
• For patients with peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, and
sensitive skin, close physician supervision is recommended. For
patients with sensitive skin, it is recommended to use the Unloader
One as tolerated. If redness appears decrease the usage of the
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brace. Increase usage slowly as the skin tolerates the brace.
• The Unloader One
comfort issues. Modifications to flexion or extension stops and shell
contour should only be made by the health care professional. The
healthcare professional is responsible for advising patient on use of
the Dynamic Force Control System.
BrACE APPLICAtIoN
1. Open upper and lower Quick Fit Buckles.
2. Loosen the dosing ratchet to the "0" postion.
3. Place the brace on patient's leg. Align the center of hinge at mid
patella and midline of A/P (Figure 1).
4. Place button of lower Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole
above Buckle Stability Shelf (Figure 2) and close carefully using the
palm of the hand to snap the buckle closed.. The button is color
matched with an identical blue color in the keyhole for intuitive
strap selection.
5. Bend knee to an 80° angle with foot flat on the floor.
6. Place button of upper Quick Fit Buckle into appropriate keyhole and
close carefully using the palm of the hand. The button is color
matched with an identical yellow color in the keyhole for intuitive
strap selection.
7. Tighten Dynamic Force Control System to a prescribed position
(Figure 3). Practitioner will need to determine optimum unloading
based on patient's pain relief feedback. The strap tension should be
set to provide optimal pain relief once the dosing ratchet is set to
the setting of "5".
INDICAtIoN For USE:
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is field adaptable to accommodate patient
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