Adjustment Options On The Orthosis; Adjustable Range Of Motion; Fine Adjusting The Range Of Motion - FIOR & GENTZ NEURO CLASSIC Notice D'utilisation

9.

Adjustment Options on the Orthosis

The orthosis with adjustable system ankle joints can be individually adapted to the pathological gait.
Mind the correct adjustment of the dorsiflexion stop when mounting the system ankle joint. It is deci-
sive for the entire alignment of the orthosis.
9.1

Adjustable Range of Motion

The maximum range of motion in dorsiflexion or plan-
tar flexion can be adjusted by filing the system stirrup
(maximum 10°) provided that the system joint has a system
stirrup that can be filed (fig. 13). If you file the system
stirrup up to the round auxiliary line, the system ankle joint
becomes free moving in dorsiflexion or plantar flexion.
9.2

Fine Adjusting the Range of Motion

Use the adjusting screw of the system joint to fine adjust the range of motion up to 10°
(fig. 14). To do so, screw or unscrew the adjusting screw in the system joint. Note that
no more than 10° fine adjustment is allowed. Otherwise, the surface pressure between
adjusting screw and system stirrup can become so high that the screw is compressed
and loses its function.
Securing the Adjusting Screw
The position of the adjusting screw cannot change due to the securing pin that is
installed in the system joint. If the adjusting screw turns or loosens, it must be secured
again with the securing pin.
1 Unscrew the adjusting screw from the thread (fig. 14).
2 Demount the cover plate.
3 Drive out the premounted securing pin with a pin punch (fig. 15).
4 Mount the cover plate.
5 Apply some LOCTITE® 243 medium strength to the adjusting screw to secure it.
6 Screw in the adjusting screw up to the desired position (fig. 16).
7 Turn the worn position of the securing pin by about 90° (fig. 17).
8 Drive the securing pin from the back into the bore (fig. 18).
9 Let the adhesive harden (final strength after approx. 24 hours).
If the securing pin is deformed after the driving, put in a new one. If necessary,
cut the new pin with a sharp knife so that it does not protrude. Depending on
the system joint, one or two additional securing pins are included in the scope
of delivery.
2°
4°
6°
8°
10°
fig. 13
fig. 14
fig. 15
fig. 16
90°
fig. 17
fig. 18
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