Ossur CTi Custom Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 7

If migration occurs, clean silicone liners with an alcohol wipe or damp
cloth. If brace is used in salt water or chlorinated water, rinse well and
air dry.
Hinge maintenance
• Do NOT disassemble the hinge yourself
• Check regularly for foreign materials in hinge (i.e. dirt or grass)
• Clean dirt from hinge using water or compressed air
• Lubricate with silicone spray or dry graphite if needed
accESSorIES
The following accessories are available for your CTi brace at an addi-
tional charge. To order call your Ossur Customer Service Department.
• Patellar cup - Knee cap protection, especially for motocross, moun-
tain biking or work that requires kneeling.
• Flexion stop kit - Stops can be set from 0° - 90°
• Anti migration wrap
• PCL Kit - to counteract against posterior subluxation of the tibia
• Motorcross kit - Includes patellar cup, gear guards, undersleeve and
stickers
SEttING up tHE pcL Support SyStEm
The PCL kit is designed to counteract against a posterior subluxation of
the tibia. The thigh plate and strap apply a posterior force against the an-
terior thigh, while the lower straps and calf plate apply an anterior force
to the tibia. To place the PCL system in the correct position on the leg:
1. Apply the brace as described earlier with the anterior thigh plate and
straps loose.
2. Attach PCL cuff to the lower straps and center over the calf muscle.
Tighten straps so that the cuff fits comfortably but snugly against the
back of the leg.
3. Tighten anterior thigh strap with the leg in full extension so that the
plate and pad are comfortably snug.
acL caBLE SyStEm (aNtErIor crucIatE Support)
The ACL Cable System is intended to give additional support to the ACL
deficient/lax knee.
1. Apply the CTi Brace according to the standard procedure. The four
straps should be fastened, but the secondary cable strap should still
be loose.
2. Once the brace is firmly in place, pass the cable strap through the
smaller buckle.
3. Tighten the cable strap to place the desired amount of pressure on
your tibia.
rEfurBISHING
From time to time, your CTi should be sent to Ossur for refurbishing.
The frequency of his will depend on how often the brace is worn and for
what activities. Your brace supplier should help you to determine when
your brace needs to be sent in for service, but once a year is a good rule
of thumb.
As part of the refurbishment process, Ossur will check your brace for
signs of wear, repaint it, and rebuild it with all new components, includ-
ing rivets, buckles, straps and padding. There is a usual turnaround time
of three to five working days. Please contact the local Customer Service
Department before sending the brace back for refurbishment.
fIt adjuStmENtS
Widening or narrowing fit at knee joint:
The CTi brace can be adjusted for individual knee width. To widen or nar-
row the width at the knee, the 6 mm (1/4") padding located under each
cover can be removed and replaced with thinner pads [3 mm ("1/8) or
1,5 mm ("1/16)] or you can install a shim behind the 6 mm (1/4") pad to
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