ORTHOSCOOT NH1, Руководство пользователя

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Purpose
The NH1 is designed as an aid to compensate for a disability for persons with chronic or temporary functional
restrictions affecting the foot, ankle joint and/or distal lower leg. Thanks to an ergonomically correct positioning of
the lower leg of the affected limb, a mobilisation is possible while relieving the leg involved at the same time.
The NH1 facilitates safe movement for the user both within the home and also in the vicinity of the flat, if he/she is
not able to do so with other aids, such as e.g. a stick or crutches, or only with great restrictions.
The use of the NH1 encourages both in the acute and the chronic phase of an injury or disease of the lower extre-
mities a rapid recovery of independence and mobility in day-to-day life.
The compact construction facilitates moving through narrow door openings and manoeuvring on narrow paths.
The integrated storage space of the NH1 makes it possible to carry smaller items without needing to use your
hands.
Indication - When is an ORTHOSCOOT NH1 suitable?
In the case of required immobilisation and relief
- fractures of ankle joint, tarsus or midfoot
- injury to ankle supporting tendons
- severe soft tissue injury to foot and ankle joint
- complex injuries of the ligaments of foot and ankle joint
- amputation at the level of distal lower leg, ankle joint, midfoot or toes
- osteochondral injury to ankle joint or tarsus
- after operations to the calcaneus or other bones of the tarsus
- after serious operative surgery on the forefoot
After correction of serious foot deformities
- club foot
- flat foot
- cavovarus foot
Contraindication - when may the NH1 not be used?
- Disturbance of the sense of balance, which might not allow driving a tricycle
- Impairment of both lower extremities, so that the second leg cannot be used to drive.
- Acute thrombosis of the leg concerned
- With an external fixator on the lower leg or ankle
- Florid wound infection of the leg concerned
- Weight-bearing restriction of the knee joint on the leg concerned (e.g. in the case of K-TEP)
- polyneuropathy with restriction of the sensitivity on the lower leg and knee joint of the
extremity concerned
- In the case of multiple trauma with restriction of both lower and upper extremities
Scope of application
The NH1 was designed for indoor and outdoor use. It should only be used on even surfaces.
The maximum loading weight (driver’s load) of 120 kg may not be exceeded.
The NH1 is designed for persons with a body height of 1.40 to 2.00 m.
It is not to be used as a means of transport for heavy loads. The maximum load of the storage space is 4 kg.
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