7.3
SFESK and ESK/MKL with Anterior Extension Stop
The instructions in this section are for practitioner use only.
When used with SFESK or ESK/MKL with Anterior Extension Stop, the stop should be adjusted as
follows:
Light extension movement applied
during adjustment. (See step 5)
1.
Slacken Trunnion Clamping Screw.
2.
Using a 6 mm Spanner rotate piston rod until Knee Lock Patella locks into place without
rock and with ease.
3.
Retighten the Trunnion Clamping Screw.
4.
Remove Patella (except MKL).
5.
Using a strip of paper 5 mm wide, place on top of the front buffer. Screw down front
extension stop until paper can be pulled out with a slight resistance. A light extension
movement should be applied to the top of the socket whilst carrying out this adjustment.
6.
Replace the Patella (except MKL).
7.4
SFESK+ Anterior Extension Stop
When fitted with a PSPC, the ESK+ extension stop should be wound fully home. No adjustment is
necessary.
Screw down front
extension stop.
Strip of paper
pulled out with a
slight resistance.
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