Premier
Ankle Brace
4615 Shepard Street Bakersfield, CA 93313
Tele 800.432.3466 - Fax 800.798.2722
www.ThuasneUSA.com
MADE IN USA BY
TOWNSEND DESIGN
4615 SHEPARD STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
TEL 661.837.1795
Medical Professional
Instruction Guide
Joint
Adjustments
(To Fixate The Joints Or Limit Inversion/Eversion Motion)
For braces ordered with standard joints, the adjustment
process involves removing a screw, joint cover plate and the
factory installed insert. A stop tree is included with each brace.
The fitter can select the optimum inserts for adjusting the
inversion/eversion motion of the carbon graphite ankle joints.
After the appropriate insert is installed, put the cover plate
back on and lock it into position with the screw.
Inversion/Eversion Adjustment Kit
-5 Degrees
-5
o
+5
o
-2.5 Degrees
-2.5
o
+2.5
o
Free Motion
Free
Motion
+5 Degrees
+2.5 Degrees
0 (Fixed)
0
o
0
o
The joints provide unlimited dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
motion. Inversion and/or eversion can be limited or fixed by
installing Delrin inserts to one or both joints.
Fitting
Instructions
•
Place the brace inside the
shoe before putting the
brace on the patient’s foot.
Posterior Tibia Shell
•
Slip the patient’s foot into the
brace (inside the shoe) so the
heel fits comfortably into the
molded area on the footplate.
•
Secure the uprights to the
leg using the two straps.
Trim Velcro straps to make
it easier for the patient to
don and doff the brace.
•
After the initial fitting, ensure
the patient feels comfortable
in the brace, with no sharp
pressure points. If they
feel the brace rubbing their
skin at any time, subtle
modifications can be made to
the footplate (if you ordered
a plastic foot) with a heat gun
to relieve pressure points.
•
Instruct the patient to initially
wear the brace 1-2 hours
the first few days. Then
gradually increase the time
each day. Overuse can cause
aching and discomfort.
Anterior Tibia Shell
•
Step through the tibia shell
and the molded footplate
so the heel rests firmly and
intimately against the heel of
the footplate and tibia shell.
•
Secure the upright to the leg
using the one posterior strap.
The patient will need to loosen
and tighten this strap each time
they put on or take off the brace.
Trim the length is it is too long.
Warranty
Information
30-day free remold/remake service (from the date of fabrication)
to resolve any initial fitting issues. A new cast or leg scan may be
required. For one year from the date of sale, if the graphite shell,
foot plate or hinges fail or are structurally compromised during
routine and customary activities, Townsend will routinely repair
or replace the brace at no charge. Replacement parts including
straps and pads are guaranteed against defects and unnatural
wear for six months.
L-0085 REV. A
