A D A P T I N G F O R T H E D O C T O R / T E C H N I C I A N
Place the hyperextension orthosis on the front of the patient’s torso (if possible the
patient should be lying down), to determine which adjustments are to be carried
out (fig. A).
Loosen the screws at the side splint and the front splint (fig. B).
Attention: Loosen the screws with max. two turns.
Proceed to the horizontal adjustment:
a. Adjust the hyperextension orthosis to the thorax of the patient by moving the
horizontal splints (fig. C.), tighten the screws; check that the sternal pelotte
is located symmetrically to the sagittal plane (fig. C);
b. if required, the pelvic band can be exchanged (see separate section).
Proceed to the vertical adjustment:
a. Shorten/lengthen the hyperextension orthosis until the pelvic band rests on
the pubic bone and the plate on the sternum (fig. D); tighten the screws (fig. D);
check that the patient can sit down without the orthosis getting in the way.
If required repeat the vertical adjustment;
b. check that the side splints are of the same length after the adjustment
(this can be effected using the grooves in the metal).
Carry out precise adjustments to the anatomy of the patient:
a. Model the pelvic band (fig. E).
Note: Keep in mind that the ends are made of self-forming polymer;
b. model the axilla parts so that a tight fit at the chest area is ensured
(however, they must not exert any pressure) (fig. F); bend the side splints
at the height of the pelvis according the folding mark (fig. G),
c. if required, the retainer plate of the pin fastener can be shaped;
d. if required, the sternal pelotte can also be shaped (fig. H)
(in order to achieve a better fit, we recommend using bending irons).
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