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| It is necessary to use a
foam cover underneath the cosmetic skin. Powder liberally to make
the skin slide more smoothly over the foot and ankle |
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| Sprinkle a marginal amount
of powder in cosmesis skin. Close proximal end and shake to coat interior.
Pour out excess |
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| Be sure toes and heel are
orientated correctly. Gather and pull Dream Skin over the foot. Avoid
air pockets and wrinkles on plantar surface |
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| Skin should be stretched
just enough to remove slack and wrinkles. With skin in correct position,
pull over proximal edge. CAUTION: Overstretching will cause tension
on the skin and a greater risk of splitting |
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| Heat lightly to conform
skin to contours and prevent wrinkles. Allow skin to float over prosthesis.
CAUTION; Be careful not to over heat skin. Over heating will damage
the vinyl, deform underlying foam, and void the warranty. |
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| It is unnecessary to glue
in any area other than the proximal brim. Prepare skin to be glued
by cutting away excess. Cut line should be 2” above proximal
brim and should follow curve. |
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| Apply the adhesive (631150001)
on both surfaces to the top edge of the brim in small sections, and
let it dry for 15 to 30 minutes. Then press the surfaces together
instantaneously with the highest possible pressure, or apply a thin
line of super glue to the top edge of the brim in small sections 1
to 2 inches at a time) |
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| Fold skin over edge and apply
pressure until dry. Alternate medial and lateral sides to avoid wrinkles.
Allow glue to dry completely. |
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| Using a sharp scalpel, carefully
trim unattached skin along the inside edge of the socket |
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| If adjustments to the foot
are necessary in the future, simply grind along the top of the socket
and reflect the skin. The same Dream Skin may be re-used following
this method of fabrication |
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