Table 1.
PD 150
PD 180
PD 200
No. Parameter (cm)
MIN.
MAX. MIN.
MAX. MIN.
MAX.
1.
Hip width (S)
21
37
30
55
30
55
2.
Hip depth (G)
13
25
16
30
19
33
3.
Height to the knees (D)
15
61
15
74
15
89
4.
Height to the trochanter (K)
55
85
70
105
85
120
5.
Weight
-
70
-
90
-
110
6.
Contracture of the knee (
°
)
-
30
°
-
30
°
-
30
°
7.
Clawfoot (
°
)
-
15
°
-
15
°
-
15
°
8.
Width of footwear
-
11
-
11
-
11
9.
Length of footwear
-
30
32
34
10.
Total height
( E)
125
155
155
185
185
205
•
Dynamic Parapodium Model PD150, PD180, PD 200, is to be used by patients with parameters
corresponding to those in Diagram 2 and table 1.
•
The device must be assembled according to “Assembly Instruction ”.
•
The height of the mounting, the width and depth of the corset, the height of the arm brackets and the
height of the knee holders as well as their span are adjusted individually for each patient and depend on
his height, the width and depth of the hips, height of the knees, etc.
ATTENTION
The distance of the corset hanger from the ground must be adjusted so that the patient, after fastening the
back belt, is in upright position and can remain so for a desired period of time without the aid of hands.
The patient must feel safe
.
•
The width and depth of the corset must be so adjusted that the patient feels kept (blocked) safely in the
region of the pelvic girdle, but without any discomfort and unpleasant compression.
•
The position of knee holders must be so adjusted that the patient feels safe support for the leg, but
without hyperextension of knee joints. This ensures not only safety but also correct position of the body in
the parapodium, which makes walking much easier.
•
The position of arm supports is adjusted to the patient’s needs. For individuals with strong arms it is
recommended to fix the supports as low as possible.
•
The device must be checked thoroughly for the correctness of assembly and blockade of all mobile
elements.
•
It should be checked whether the screw blocking the elements of the stabilising rod has been fixed tight
enough.
•
Closing and opening of the back flap and the correct functioning of the lock should be checked.
•
It should be checked whether the pillow filling the space between the buttocks and the back flap is
correctly fixed (if used).
In the parapodium a three-point way of supporting the user enables a firm and safe grasp of the patient’s body
eliminating the occurrence of abrasions. The manufacturer allows to use only the device with the upholstery
completely on.
2.4
Use Of The Parapodium
ATTENTION
There are no contraindications for using the parapodium along with other individual orthopedic devices such as:
orthopedic footwear, orthopedic collars, corsets and orthosis.
The decision whether to apply particular
orthopedic devices is always made by a physician.
ATTENTION
In case of hyperhidrosis and sensitive skin it is not recommended to use the device without underwear as a
protection against abrasions.
ATTENTION
Dynamic
Parapodium
is to
be
used indoors,
in the
range
of
temperatures
between
10
0
C
and
45
0
C
.
.
10
