The revolutionary microprocessor that controls the C-Leg® receives feedback from multiple sensors 50 times a second, allowing the knee to anticipate your next move and make adjustments in real time. This keeps your knee stable when you weight it, free-swinging when you step through - and always ready to support you if you stumble.  With C-Leg® microprocessor-controlled knee you can speed up, slow down, take on hills and go down stairs step-over-step -all with a secure, more natural gait.

Whenever the C-Leg® senses that you're in an insecure position - such as when you trip or stumble - it will stiffen to provide the support you need to recover. When it senses that you're secure again, it offers its normal, reliable support.

The C-Leg® offers several functional modes. The first two modes can be set for walking and other favorite activities, such as driving or riding a bike. A new "standing" mode lets you lock the leg yourself between 7 and 70 degrees, helping you use less energy no matter what you stand for.

Switching between modes is as easy as bouncing on your toe - or a press of the wireless remote control.

The C-Leg® Protector is a tough exterior shell that keeps your C-Leg® protected from the environment. It's easy to put on and take off and includes an anti-slip feature to make the knee more stable when you kneel.

The i-LIMB Hand is controlled by a unique, highly intuitive control system that uses a traditional two-input myoelectric (muscle signal) to open and close the hand’s life-like fingers. Myoelectric controls utilize the electrical signal generated by the muscles in the remaining portion of the patient’s limb. This signal is picked up by electrodes that sit on the surface of the skin. Existing users of basic myoelectric prosthetic hands are able to quickly adapt to the system and can master the device’s new functionality within minutes. For new patients, the i-LIMB Hand offers a prosthetic solution that has never before been available.

The inclusion of a thumb that can, like the human thumb, be rotated into different positions enables important grip configurations, many of which have not been available to amputees before.

The grasp of the hand is much more like that of a human hand with the articulating fingers able to close tightly around objects. Built-in stall detection tells each individual finger when it has sufficient grip on an object and, therefore, when to stop powering. Individual fingers lock into position until the patient triggers an open signal through a muscle signal.

Key Grip:
Where the thumb closes down onto the side of the index finger. This grip is used to hold items such as a plate or a business card. The addition of wrist rotation enables the patient to turn a key in a lock in a totally ‘human’ way.

Power Grip:
Where all fingers and the thumb close down together to create a full-wrap grip. This grip would be used to hold a can of drink whilst opening the ring-pull, for example, and for carrying large objects such as a briefcase and/or shopping bag.

Precision Grip:
Where the index finger and thumb meet (or index finger, middle finger and thumb meet) in order to pick-up small objects and to hold objects when performing finer control tasks.

Index Point:
Where the thumb and fingers close but the index finger remains extended – this is yet another first from Touch Bionics and very important in today’s modern world. Patients have found this grip very useful for operating computer keyboards, telephone dial pads, ATM cash machines and a host of other everyday requirements.

Feedback from early patient studies identified that software adjustments can allow patients to perform simple tasks and improve functionality. An example of this being ‘thumb parking’, instructing the thumb to close down against the side of the hand to allow a jacket to be put on.

THE NEW RHEO KNEE

The redesigned RHEO KNEE features a host of upgrades, including improved aesthetics, a higher weight limit, increased torque and faster swing speed.

A truly dynamic knee, RHEO KNEE uses Artificial Intelligence to continuously adapt to the user’s walking style and environment. The RHEO KNEE recognizes and responds immediately to changes in speed, load and terrain, restoring the user’s ability to walk naturally, comfortably and confidently at any speed.

Key Features of the RHEO KNEE
*275 pound weight limit allows use by heavier and/or more active users
* Anatomical shape simplifies cosmetic finishing 
* Smoother, more consistent swing resistance produces faster swing speed and improved user confidence
* 10% lighter than the original RHEO KNEE
* Wireless Bluetooth communication with PDA (compatible with existing RHEO KNEE PDA devices after PDA software update)
* Continuous adaptation and dynamic learning through enhanced artificial intelligence
* Automatically adapts to more user gaits and cadences for added flexibility and user satisfaction
(no manual adjustment for toe loading required)
* Proportional stance resistance enables more natural motion & freedom of movement
* Can be used with full height Flex-Foot® for maximum energy storage and gait dynamics

PROPRIO FOOT

The world's first intelligent foot module, the PROPRIO FOOT provides unprecedented physiological benefits for transtibial amputees. A wide and automated range of ankle flexion with proven Flex-Foot dynamics means function is as close as you can get today to the human foot.

The PROPRIO FOOT thinks for itself, responding beautifully to changing terrain and transforming the approach to stairs and slopes, as well as level-ground walking. Angling itself appropriately, it also helps amputees to sit and stand up easily and more naturally. The PROPRIO FOOT® also has a calibrated alignment control feature. Overall, the effect is a feeling of improved proprioception with a more balanced, symmetric and confident gait with reduced wear and tear on the back, hips and knees.

The Flex-Run™, by Ossur, is a custom foot module for sprinting, long distance running, and recreational sports. A lightweight foot, it provides efficient energy return, enabling the athlete to run further, and longer. Its vertical compliance reduces trauma to the residual limb, joints, and lower back, thereby providing more comfort to the athlete.

The Flex-Run is made from 100 percent carbon fiber, a material used extensively in the aerospace industry for its superior strength and flexibility.


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