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User Instructions
Combination Brace CDS
®
Elbow / Wrist
2.2. Setting of the hinge
2.2.1. Setting the limitation for the elbow hinge
The limitation restricts the range of motion.
Extension and the redression range are limited by the stop screw. In a second
step, the set value can be reduced up to a maximum of 15°, enabling infinitly
variable adjustment of the redression range.
1
Before setting the limitation, you must deactivate the spring tension. Turn the
switch to “off”.
2
Bring the brace into flexion.
3
On the side of the CDS
®
housing are three holes that are marked with the
degrees 0, 15 and 30. In the hole marked with 0 is the stop screw. Then turn
the stop screw with the supplied tool from the CDS
®
housing.
OFF
1
2
3
Before screwing it into one of the three holes, bring the brace into flexion, so
that the holes are freely accessible. Positon the stop screw in the desired position
and tighten the screw.
The limitation can be adjusted to the treatment progress with increasing mobility
of the patient.
Please be aware that the brace must only be used with the stop screw
positioned and tightend in one of the holes, otherwise the hinge will be
damaged.
