3.6 Maintenance of Prosthesis/Orthosis

Definition: Procedures required to maintain prosthetic/orthotic function and integrity.

Code	Procedure	Description
1	Evaluation	Assessing prosthesis/orthosis for performance issues, including structural or component failure, and maintenance requirements.  May include assessing performance limitations, safety issues, excessive wear of mechanical joints, liners, components, cables, straps and belts and/or attachment points.
2	Maintenance of functioning parts	May include disassembly, cleaning, lubrication of joint systems, replacing missing or broken parts, checking or replacing harnessing systems, replacing socket padding and re-assembly.
3	Restoration of moulded liner	Using adhesives and materials to restore function of moulded liner.
4	Reinforcement restoration	Using resins and reinforcement materials to restore prosthesis/orthosis function.
5	Componentry repair	Removal, repair or replacement of worn components.
6	Restoring or replacing worn control system parts	Replacing or refurbishing
7	Cleaning	Cleaning prosthesis/orthosis as per manufacturer’s specifications.

 

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