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CDS

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 Knee Brace Amputation

User Instructions

2.3. Attaching of the brace by the orthopaedic technician 

2.3.1. Deactivate the spring tension

Before attaching the brace you must deactivate the spring tension.

1 

Turn the switches on both hinges to “off”.

2 

Bring the brace as far into flexion as the patient is allowed to move. Now, the 
activation mechanism of the hinge is set to this the position and the patient 
can reactivate the spring tension in this postion.

3 

To facilitate attaching of the brace on the patient, adjust the length of all 
brace straps to their maximum length without unthreading them. Now 
loosen the posterior straps on the thigh and lower leg by opening the clips.

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Summary of Contents for CDS

Page 1: ...U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S C D S K N E E B R A C E A M P U TAT I O N DY N A M I C S P R I N G L O A D E D K N E E O R T H O S I S ...

Page 2: ... of conformity 4 1 7 Features 5 1 8 Indications 5 1 9 Contraindications 5 1 10 Safety Instructions 6 1 11 Warranty 6 2 Adjustment by the orthopaedic technician 7 2 1 Fitting to the patient 7 2 1 1 Adjusting the brace to the leg shape by using an orthopaedic bending iron 7 2 1 2 Setting the shell components 8 2 2 Setting the limitation 9 2 2 1 Fine adjustment 10 2 2 2 Inserting the stop wedge 11 ...

Page 3: ...he spring tension 16 2 3 6 Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient 17 2 3 7 Changing the spring tension 18 3 Handling by the patient 19 3 1 Removing the brace 19 3 1 1 Deactivate the spring tension 19 3 1 2 Open the buckles of the straps on upper and lower shells 20 3 2 Putting on the brace 21 4 Cleaning maintenance and disinfection 22 4 1 Pads and straps 22 4 2 Rods hing...

Page 4: ... safety information is not fully understandable please contact the appropriate specialist retailer or albrecht GmbH directly before you use the brace This particularly applies to the safety instructions 1 3 Mode of operation The CDS Knee Brace Amputation is based on the CDS principle and can be used for the treatment of extension deficits in the knee joint The dynamic stretch stimulates the health...

Page 5: ...arying the set spring tension High flexibility thanks to adjustable shell elements Large calf element for even pressure application 1 8 Indications The physician will prescribe the type of treatment to apply based on his or her diagnostic findings Generally the use is indicated in Extension deficit of the knee after lower leg amputation For all other indications a physician must be consulted 1 9 C...

Page 6: ...r physician immediately in the event of an allergic reaction Please note that cushioned sections can heat up under direct sunlight Protect the orthosis from direct sunlight if necessary Currently there is no test for flammability Exercise caution when using the orthosis in the direct vicinity of open flames such as lighters and cigarettes The mechanical functions must only be adjusted using the su...

Page 7: ...e strap lengths can be adjusted to different girths and shortened if necessary 2 1 1 Adjusting the brace to the leg shape by using an orthopaedic bending iron To ensure that the brace fits perfectly the hinge rods can be adjusted to the shape of the patient s leg with the aid of a bending iron bending iron When adjusting the hinge rods to the shape of the extremity by using an orthopaedic bending ...

Page 8: ...components are moveable 1 Loosen the screws on the shell components with the supplied tool without unscrewing them completly 2 Move the shell components into the desired position 3 Tighten the screws again 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 2 The shell components can be adjusted to the shape of the extremity ...

Page 9: ...g the brace into flexion 3 On the side of the CDS housing are three holes that are marked with the degrees 0 15 and 30 In the hole marked with 0 is the stop screw Then turn the stop screw with the supplied tool from the CDS housing Before screwing it into one of the three holes bring the brace into flexion so that the holes are freely accessible Position the stop screw in the desired position and ...

Page 10: ...nt Fine adjustment gives you the option of infinitely variable extension limitation 1 Set the fine adjustment to a value between 0 and 15 The setting reduces the limitation already set by the stop screw 2 All steps must be executed identically with both hinges 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 11: ...u must activate the spring tension Turn the switches on both hinges to on Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension 3 On the side opposite of the three holes are five positions marked with the degrees 0 15 30 45 and 60 Insert the stop wedge in the desired position 4 Fix the stop wedge with the supplied screw ON...

Page 12: ...ff 2 Bring the brace as far into flexion as the patient is allowed to move Now the activation mechanism of the hinge is set to this the position and the patient can reactivate the spring tension in this postion 3 To facilitate attaching of the brace on the patient adjust the length of all brace straps to their maximum length without unthreading them Now loosen the posterior straps on the thigh and...

Page 13: ... Ensure that the pivots of the brace hinges match the physiological pivots of the knee It is possible to adjust the thigh rods to the shape of the patient s leg by using an orthopaedic bending iron Ensure that the hinges are as parallel to one another as possible to ensure wear free function of the brace The calf element was designed without holes on purpose in order to prevent oedemas ...

Page 14: ...nal shell and fasten the buckles Adjust the length of the straps to align the shells parallel to the thigh 4 Then adjust the length of the posterior distal thigh strap and make sure the shells are still aligned parallel with the thigh 5 Then adjust the length of the posterior proximal thigh strap and make sure the shells are still aligned parallel with the thigh 6 Fasten the anterior proximal thig...

Page 15: ... the individual straps check that the straps are the correct length and that the brace is in the correct position and correct if necessary Ensure that the straps are not too tight so as not to interfere with the circulation The shell elements are anatomically contoured You can also shape the shell elements with the hand to the leg contour directly on the patient ...

Page 16: ...pring tension turn the switches on both hinges to on 2 Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension ON ON 1 1 2 2 The intensity of the spring tension is not altered by activation or deactivation of the spring tension ...

Page 17: ...ange in the CDS hinge window must be avoided 2 Insert the tool as far as it will go into the side hole on the hinge By turning clockwise or towards the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards 2 2 1 1 The intensity of the spring tension must be equal in both hinges The intensity of the spring tension is not altered by activation or deactivation of the spr...

Page 18: ... in Nm Settings 2 3 7 Changing the spring tension 1 The spring tension can be adjusted according to the treatment progress 2 Insert the tool as far as it will go into the side hole on the hinge By turning clockwise or towards the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards The intensity of the spring tension must be equal in both hinges 1 1 2 2 2 2 The sprin...

Page 19: ...Handling by the patient 3 1 Removing the brace 3 1 1 Deactivate the spring tension Before removing the brace you must deactivate the spring tension 1 To do so turn the switches on both hinges to off 2 Bring the brace into flexion OFF OFF 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 20: ...rs when fitting and removing the brace To fit the brace simply undo the buckles and open the anterior straps of the brace 1 Undo the distal anterior thigh strap by opening the buckle without unthreading them 2 Undo the proximal anterior thigh strap by opening the buckle Do not allow the strap to slip out 3 Remove the additional thigh shell 4 Remove the brace downwards Detach the brace 1 1 3 3 4 4 ...

Page 21: ...e clips in the stated order 1 Place the brace on your leg from behind 2 Position the additional shell at the thigh 3 4 Close the clips in the stated order 5 To activate the spring tension turn the green switch to on 6 Bring the brace into flexion 3 3 4 4 6 6 5 5 1 1 2 2 ON ON ...

Page 22: ...soiling a replacement set of textile parts is available 4 2 Rods hinges Clean all parts of the brace with a wet cloth soaked with water and a mild detergent and or disinfectant Wipe down surfaces with a cloth soaked with disinfectant Wet completely and do not wipe off Spray inaccessible surfaces When spraying ensure complete wetting A mild alcohol based disinfectant is recommended Ask your physici...

Page 23: ...A hook and loop velour Brace material Aluminium Calf element ABS Weight 1256g Medium Size Length of thigh shell medial Length of lower leg shell Circumference of thigh Circumference of stomp Art No left Art No right L L 23 25 5 cm 17 25 cm 36 66 cm 40 48 cm 903LL L 903LL R LM M 23 25 5 cm 17 25 cm 33 43 cm 33 40 cm 903LMM L 903LMM R SS 17 5 20 cm 17 25 cm 30 40 cm 27 33 cm 903SS L 903SS R ...

Page 24: ...se ensure to pass on the care and cleaning instructions and have the brace checked by an authorized specialist dealer for safe and proper operation 8 Disposal The brace contains recyclable materials without toxic or other harmful substances or other environmentally hazardous substances Provided it is not contaminated with infectious germs the brace can be deposited in the normal waste disposal To ...

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Page 27: ...www albrechtgmbh com 27 User Instructions ...

Page 28: ...N D I N G V E R S I O N E N 0 9 2 0 2 1 a l b r e c h t G m b H C H I E M S E E S T R A S S E 8 1 D 8 3 2 3 3 B E R N A U A M C H I E M S E E G E R M A N Y P H O N E 4 9 0 8 0 5 1 9 6 1 2 9 0 FA X 4 9 0 8 0 5 1 9 6 1 2 9 3 0 I N F O A L B R E C H T G M B H C O M W W W A L B R E C H T G M B H C O M ...

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