Otto Bock Forefoot Prosthesis with Soft-Walled Inner Socket, Instructions For Use Manual

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1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Date of last update: 2021-04-29
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Please read this document carefully before using the product and observe the safety
notices.
► Obtain instruction from the qualified personnel in the safe use of the product.
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Please contact the qualified personnel if you have questions about the product or in case of
problems.
► Report each serious incident related to the product to the manufacturer and to the relevant
authority in your country. This is particularly important when there is a decline in the health
state.
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Please keep this document for your records.
2 Description of the Design and Individual Components
Your prosthesis mainly consists of a custom prosthetic socket, a partial foot replacement and a
lower leg socket. The custom prosthetic socket embeds your residual limb. The partial foot
replacement compensates for the amputated part of the foot. It may constitute a prosthetic foot in
case of an extremely short residual foot. The lower leg socket supports and guides the prosthesis.
The static alignment has been adapted to your individual needs and takes the heel height of your
shoe into account.
A consistently good fit of your prosthetic socket can only be maintained if the volume of your
residual limb remains constant. Further information is found under volume fluctuations in Section
4 "Medical and Therapeutic Aspects".
In accordance with your indications and personal requirements, you have received a prosthesis of
the following design:
Prosthetic socket: In your case, the connection between the residual limb and the prosthesis is
provided by a prosthetic socket made of plastic.
Soft-walled inner socket:
This soft-walled inner socket provides padding for your residual limb
and ensures the required hold for the entire prosthesis.
3 Areas of Application and Usage Restrictions
Your prosthesis serves as a functional and cosmetic replacement for the amputated limb and
enables you to sit, stand, and walk.
The use of your prosthesis and the performance you will be able to achieve depends on your indi­
vidual diagnosis, the residual limb conditions and your mobility grade. Please consult your doctor
regarding the daily duration of use and potential therapeutic measures (e.g. occupational therapy
or physical therapy) to improve your performance.
In general, you should not experience too much discomfort when wearing your prosthesis.
Excessive pressure can lead to complications.
4 Medical and Therapeutic Aspects
As a general rule, physiotherapy is recommended in order to maintain and improve the functional­
ity of the residual limb. Please discuss all measures for maintaining and improving residual limb
functionality as well as residual limb treatment and hygiene with your doctor. Depending on your
specific indications, complications can occur in individual cases. This may restrict your ability to
wear the prosthesis.
Residual Limb Treatment and Hygiene
Caring for your residual limb on a daily basis is essential. Washing your residual limb with skin-
friendly soap can prevent skin problems. Use special care products such as Derma Prevent,
Derma Repair and Derma Clean.
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