C-Pro Direct Ponseti AFO Abduction Brace Assembly instructions

Fitting Guide
Ponseti Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) Abduction Brace
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Version 001 September 2015
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Fitting Guide
Ponseti Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) Abduction Brace
• e Ponseti AFO Abduction Brace should be used in accordance with the Ponseti method as
directed by your clinician.
• Before tting ensure the feet are clean and very dry.
• Sandals should be worn with close tting, smooth, cotton rich socks that extend above the top
of the AFO.
• When tting sandals, try to make sure your baby or young child is in a calm or relaxed state, or
even asleep. Fitting the AFO can easily be part of a regular sleeptime ritual.
Insert the child’s foot into the open sandal with
the buckles on the inside of the foot.
Secure the middle strap over the tongue rmly
buckled to keep the foot in place. e hole in
the tongue should be visible just above the strap.
Optional use of a pressure saddle if required.
Without allowing the foot to move forward,
place the tongue across the front of the leg and
top of the foot as shown.
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Check the heel through the hole at the back of
the sandal. e heel should be placed as far back
as possible.

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Step 5 Step 6
Fasten the toe strap(s). e strap(s) do not need
to be very tight, but care must be taken to ensure
the foot is at and the toes are straight.
Fasten the top strap taking care not to over
tighten and risk constraining blood ow to the
foot.
Step 7
Attach the bar to the AFOs using the Quick
Clips. Slide the Quick Clip into the slot on the
sandal until it snaps into place. In unilateral
cases attach the bar to the unaected foot rst.
Step 9
Check the width of the bar is shoulder width.
If needed, adjust the bar by loosening the two
screws in the connector using the allen wrench.
Ensure the connector is positioned centrally,
adjust and tighten just enough to stop the bar
length from changing.
Step 8
Check the abduction angle of the bar. is is
usually 30 degrees for a non-clubfoot and 60
degrees for the clubfoot. However, this must be
agreed and directed by your clinician. To change
the angle, you need to take out the outer screw
on the dial completely and loosen the middle
screw so that the dial is movable. Turn the dial
to the desired angle, tighten the middle screw
and put the outer screw back in.
Step 10
To remove, push the button on the quick clip
mechanism to release each sandal. Please then
reverse the steps.

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Warranty, Replacement and Returns
We aim to provide the highest service levels for all of our customers. If the merchandise you
received is defective or not as you ordered, please contact us for a quick resolution.
• Broken Sandal (within 6 months of wear): Free of charge replacement sandals will be provided
if there is a manufacturing defect, or if any part of the sandal becomes damaged through
normal use.
• Broken Sandal (aer 6 months of wear): If a sandal breaks or becomes damaged through
normal use and has been in use for more than 6 months then we require a new foot
measurement to be taken to ensure that the current size is still appropriate for the child. If the
current size is still appropriate a free of charge replacement will be provided.
• Broken Bar, Quick Clip, Heel Cap or Collar: A free of charge replacement will be provided if
the bar or any part of the bar is broken or damaged through normal use in accordance with
these instructions. Note: e product is for naptime and nightime use only. Walking in the
Ponseti AFO can damage the bar and wear the heel caps. Replacement heel caps are available
on request.
• Incorrect Size: Please notify us within 7 days of receipt. Provided the product is returned in a
re-saleable condition then a replacement of the correct size will be provided free of charge.
• Unwanted Product: If you are dissatised and request a refund these guidelines must be
followed in order to receive a full credit: Products must be in new, re-saleable, unmarked
condition and in original packaging.e products must be returned within 30 days of invoice
date.
Warnings and Precautions
Use only in accordance with these instructions and as directed by your clinician.
Consult your clinician immediately if the patient is experiencing any pain, blisters or sores or if the
AFO is slipping on the patient’s foot.
Do not bend the bar or allow children to walk with the bar attached. Bending of the bar may
compromise therapeutic value and lead to breakage in use, which may cause harm to the patient.
Do not over tighten adjusting screws.
Do not use brace if any part of the Ponseti AFO is not in good condition or does not correctly t
the patient.
Clean AFOs and Bars using warm water only, avoid wetting the suede like gauntlet and straps.
Visit www.c-prodirect.co.uk or consult C-Pro Direct for further details.
Exceptions
is policy and warranty is non transferable. e warranty is voided if the products are amended
or altered in anyway, misused, or if they are not used in accordance with these instructions.
Ponseti AFOs are for use only with Ponseti abduction bars and Ponseti abduction bars are for use
only with Ponseti AFOs. Please contact us if you experience problems not outlined in this policy.
Atypical matters will be handled on a case by case basis.