What is BS 2574-2 - Hip, knee, and ankle joints specifications for lower limb orthoses about?
BS 2574 is a European standard that discusses lower limb orthoses. BS 2574-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that outlines the performance requirements for hip, knee, and ankle joints that are to be incorporated into the side members to be used in lower limb orthoses to manufacture efficient lower limb orthoses devices.
Note 1: BS 2574 does not apply to joints for use in the immediate treatment of trauma cases.
Who is BS 2574-2 - Hip, knee, and ankle joints specifications for lower limb orthoses for?
BS 2574-2 on the hip, knee and ankle joints specifications for lower limb orthoses is useful for:
- Manufacturers of the hip, knee, and ankle joints for lower limb orthoses
- Lower limb orthoses manufacturers
- Regulatory authorities
- Assembly of the joint and side members
Why should you use BS 2574-2 - Hip, knee, and ankle joints for lower limb orthoses?
The hip joint is a mechanical joint for incorporation in an orthosis to permit the required range of movement at the anatomical hip joint. The knee joint is a mechanical joint for incorporation in the side member of an orthosis that encompasses the knee to permit flexion of the anatomical knee joint in the principal plane of movement. The ankle joint is a mechanical joint for incorporation into the side member of an orthosis that encompasses the ankle to permit the required range of movement in the principal plane of flexion of the anatomical ankle joint.
BS 2574-2 guideline assists you with information to be supplied by the purchaser, investment castings, workmanship, assembly of the joint and side members, packaging, marking, and instructions for hip, knee, and ankle joints for lower limb orthoses.
With obedience and compliance to BS 2574-2, you can enhance lower limb orthoses by improving the performance and quality of hip, knee, and ankle joints. In addition, ensure the safety and health of the user.
