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

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Volume Fluctuations
As a prosthesis wearer, you should pay special attention to your weight since any fluctuations will
have a direct impact on the fit of your prosthesis. Minor volume fluctuations over the course of the
day are normal and can be balanced with residual limb socks. To avoid major swelling of your
residual limb, it is advisable to dress the residual limb with compression material when you are
not wearing a prosthesis (e.g. compression shrinker sock, standard liner, or elastic bandages).To
avoid swelling of your residual limb when you are not wearing the prosthesis, it is important to
compress the residual limb by applying a compression sock, standard liner or residual limb band­
ages.
If you have additional questions regarding volume fluctuations, please consult your doctor or
prosthetist.
5 Safety
5.1 Explanation of warning symbols
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.
5.2 General safety instructions
Risk of injury and risk of product damage
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
NOTICE!
Risk of product damage and limited functionality
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Do not expose the product to prohibited environmental conditions (see instructions for use of
the individual components).
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Check the product for damage if it has been exposed to prohibited environmental conditions.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or in a questionable condition. Take suitable meas­
ures (e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist work­
shop).
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Use the product carefully and as intended.
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Do not make any changes to the product.
6 Handling
6.1 Shoe Selection
CAUTION
Incorrect effective heel height
Falling injuries due to loss of functionality
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When buying new shoes, be sure to observe the predetermined effective heel height.
Effective Heel Height
The effective heel height of the prosthesis is determined during the construction of the prosthesis.
The heel height of the prosthesis cannot be altered and is calculated by the heel height minus the
forefoot height.
Calculation of the effective heel height: