3.4.5 Assembly of Prosthesis/Orthosis
Definition: Alignment, attachment, and structural reinforcement of elements of the prosthesis/orthosis in preparation for functional evaluation.
| Code | Procedure | Description |
| 1 | Componentry attachment | Alignment and bonding of components to each other using glues, resins, plaster and/or screws. |
| 2 | Reinforcement of componentry attachment | Reinforcing component attachment for trial use using resins, reinforcement material e.g. fiberglass, carbon fiber. |
| 3 | Limb section fabrication | Shaping of two-part foam to socket, attaching componentry, using two-part foam, shaping tools, resins and reinforcement materials. |
| 4 | Joint alignment, contouring and attachment | Contouring joints and upright. Attachment of joints to prosthesis, using screws, rivets, resins, reinforcement material e.g. fiberglass. |
| 5 | Assembly of control systems onto prosthesis/orthosis | Aligning and attaching control systems onto prosthesis/orthosis prior to static functional evaluation with patient e.g. thigh corset, suspension systems, cabling systems, straps. |
| 6 | Initial alignment of prosthesis/orthosis | Aligning components and/or socket using patient-specific design criteria. Use of alignment tools such as heel height spacer, laser, level, plumb bob, and VFJ. |
| 7 | Static functional alignment | Alignment evaluation of an assembled prosthesis/orthosis, including all components or harnessing system, prior to positioning on the patient. Verifying socket and component alignment, initial joint control settings, height, location of harness/ suspension attachments, cabling and component function. |
| 8 | Evaluation of structural integrity | Evaluate prosthesis/orthosis for structural integrity prior to any evaluation with the patient. |
| 9 | Liner and pad attachment | Incorporating liner into prosthesis/orthosis may be temporary or permanent. |
| 10 | Strap attachment | Usually attached to the structural interface or structural components for functions such as containment, suspension and enhancement of joint function. |
| 11 | Tongue attachment | Increases the surface area of the structural interface; usually a semi-rigid material is used. |
| 12 | Cover attachment | Protecting or cosmetic coverings (usually soft or durable sewn materials) e.g. seating, joint covers |
| 13 | Attachment of external and/or internal build-up | Material added to the structural interface. |
| 14 | Attachment of uprights, joints and/or prefabricated kits | Using prefabricated kits to create the prosthesis/orthosis or part of prosthesis/orthosis e.g. dynamic hand orthosis or standing frame |
