Össur Talux TLXoxxyz, Instructions For Use Manual

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ENGLISH
This manual is intended for use by a certified prosthetist.
TALUX
®
SYSTEM (Figure 1)
• Indicated for low to moderate impact levels only.
• Build height with Male Pyramid: 176mm (6 15/16“).
• Maximum weight 147kg (325 lbs) low activity or 130kg (285 lbs) moderate
activity.
• 10 mm (3/8“) heel height.
• Available in sizes 23-30.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Lower limb amputation
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known
INTENDED USE
The device is a non-invasive, reusable prosthetic device, designed for
single patient use. The device is to be used exclusively for the
exo-prosthetic fittings of people with lower-limb loss.The device supports
low to moderate impact levels. The device supports low to moderate
impact levels.
BENCH ALIGNMENT (Figure 2)
• Adjust to appropriate heel height (using the shoe).
• Introduce appropriate socket angels flexion/extension and abduction/
adduction.
• Divide the foot cover into 3 equal portions.
• The load line should fall at the junction of the posterior and the middle
third portions as shown in the diagram.
• The mark denoting the junction of the middle and posterior thirds is
located inside the foot cover opening.
DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT
The tapered heel part, compressed tarsal core and the opened dual J-shaped
pylons store energy at heel strike, then slowly releasing it to assist tibial
progression to midstance. The forward momentum generated by this action
results in the toe being loaded for optimum energy release to toe off. The
heel to toe action can be influenced by:
• A-P positioning of foot
• Dorsi-Plantarflexion
• Heel Stiffness