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VG

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very good 

knee

Very Good Knee – Go! 

The knee joint for transfemoral amputees

and knee disarticulation

Instructions Manual

Содержание Very Good Knee - Go!

Страница 1: ...VGK very good knee VG VGK K K VGK VG VGK VG VGK VG Very Good Knee Go The knee joint for transfemoral amputees and knee disarticulation Instructions Manual...

Страница 2: ...1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3...

Страница 3: ...Storage Alignment Socket Flexion Foot Alignment Kneeling Swing Phase Controls Swing Release Stance Mode Selector Cycle Mode Setting Cycling RPM Clinical Set Up Stairs Mode Ultra High Resistance Mode S...

Страница 4: ...he VGK Go has been developed for ordinary mobility use walking sitting kneeling cycling and occasional wetting by rain or tap water NOTE to set up the knee for cycling requires a special procedure to...

Страница 5: ...irst try close to a handrail In elevated temperatures 40 degrees plus the VGK Go maintains its performance fairly well 1 9 PreventionofOverheating Do no use in the sauna When used intensively allow he...

Страница 6: ...ontactwithsaltwaterrequirescleaningwithtap water It is important to make sure that no sand or stones are trapped between moving parts as this may lead to system damage In case of use in environments w...

Страница 7: ...tance In case of such problems the following can be done shift the socket forward shift the foot forward the user to exercise a small amount of hip extension to maintain extension of the knee The VGK...

Страница 8: ...be 100 5 mm from the knee axle If required the socket may need a local build up so that the internal structure of the hydraulic takes the load at the correct point DO adhere to this rule Alternativel...

Страница 9: ...example of such non recommended use is attempting to land hard on the mid foot onto a curb or step Remember that the joint will release into swing mode when the knee centre is in a state of hyper exte...

Страница 10: ...he RPM screw in fully Put the cycle switch to FREE test the knee it bends very easy Bend the knee fast it still bends easy Wind the RPM screw anticlockwise for two full turns test the knee in bending...

Страница 11: ...e versa To get the right setting for the user allow them to descend down from the last step of a stair and adjust until comfortable Adjust as required when more steps are taken in sequence er 1 2 3 Yi...

Страница 12: ...etting the lever as indicated in Fig 6 A leftward swivelling movement limits maximum knee flexion and increases the power of the knee joint to push the foot forward A rightward move increases the maxi...

Страница 13: ...lacing from time to time Please refer to www orthomobility com for more specific maintenance instructions 7 Liability As the use of a prosthetic device includes a necessary risk the manufacturer limit...

Страница 14: ...bsolutely independent fluid controlled stance phase security active swing phase control stumble recovery security mode cycling mode water resistant 175 knee angle no charging activity classes 1 up to...

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Страница 16: ...ty Ltd Culham Science Centre Abingdon OX14 3DB Oxfordshire United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1865 407248 Email contact orthomobility com www orthomobility com Culham Science Centre Tel 44 0 1865 407248 VGK very...

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