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UTX ORTHOSIS
USER
INFORMATION
The UTX is a product line of Knee Ankel Foot Orthoses (KAFO) for people with partial or complete paralysis of one or both legs and/
or a severe instability of the knee. The UTX can stimulate the user to activate the remaining residual functions and to walk safely and
dynamically again.
WHEN A UTX?
The UTX (Figure 1) is designed to maintain
the gait and support for persons with
reduced muscle strength.
Additionally, instability of the knee,
x-position, o-position or overstretching can
be stabilized as well.
CAUSES MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Decreased strength in the leg can have
various causes. These include the effects
of (post-) polio, MS, femoral nerve injuries,
quadriceps insufficiency, Inclusion Body
Myositis (IBM), muscular dystrophy, muscle
atrophy or a stroke.
THE UTX
The UTX consists of a single-sided frame,
constructed of thin-walled tubular material,
which optimally supports the leg by means
of a four-point support. The contact with
the leg is provided by four tilting pelottes.
These are provided with a soft lining and are
perforated, thereby generating an optimal
skin contact with adequate ventilation.
There are different versions of the UTX, you
can read all about it from page 7 onwards.
TREATMENT IS NECESSARY
A leg, which can not remain sufficiently
stable, can lead to insecurity, falling, but
also pain. This also hinders your mobility
and treatment is necessary. In addition, it
is important to start treatment in order
to minimize further damage to the internal
structures of the knee and to prevent falling
incidents.
PHOTO MEASUREMENT
Ambroise not only pays attention to the
innovation of its products, but also to the way
they are individually measured. Every UTX
is custom made based on two digital photos
using the Ambroise Photo Measurement
UTX.2018.01
Advantages of the UTX
in
Active and dynamic correction of the leg.
No limitation of the normal gait.
Light weight (750 - 1100 gr)
High comfort of wearing.
Can be worn fully underneath clothing.
Custom made and therefore great fitting.
Technique. (See Figure 2, next page).
The Ambroise software converts the photos to a production drawing with the exact leg
contour and sizes. Casting the leg is history at Ambroise! Step one is an investigation of
residual muscle strength and mobility of the hip, knee and ankle. Then an analysis is made of
the gait. The measurement process including analysis, is done by appointment only and takes
about an hour.
DELIVERY
When the orthosis is ready, a delivery appointment is made. At that moment, the
final check takes place before the orthosis is delivered. The process of getting you a
custom made orthosis can be quite time consuming: measuring, applying to the insurer,
fitting, maybe an extra correction and finishing. The delivery time of a UTX orthosis
is very short despite all these steps, even though it is a fully custom made brace. The
orthosis can be delivered within 2 (working) weeks (if approved by the insurance).
Note: this is the standard procedure for orthoses made in the Netherlands. If you live outside of the
Netherlands, the procedure can be different. Please contact your local orthotist about the procedure
in your country.)
When going to the first fitting appointment, the user of the orthosis is recommended to wear
shoes which:
•
have a sturdy closure (preferably laces)
•
are comforable
•
are not too high (no boots)
•
have an average heel raise
User information | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | [email protected] | www.ambroise.nl
Figure 1: UTX-SWING
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