Stance Control vs. Locked Knee KAFO
This video shows side by side views of a patient walking in a Stance Contol KAFO and using a KAFO that locks his knee in full extension. Notice the increased speed and reduced effort experienced when ambulating with the Stance Control Orthosis.
No Brace vs. Locked Knee KAFO vs. Stance Control Orthosis.
This video shows a patient walking unbraced, then in his locked KAFO, and finally in a Stance Control Orthosis. Notice the reduced hip hiking and circumduction when using the Stance Control KAFO.
The Sensor Walk KAFO from Otto Bock.
The Sensor Walk KAFO is a Stance Control Orthosis that allows the users knee to bend during the swing phase of gait and locks the knee during weight bearing. The Sensor Walk uses a microprocessor to control the knee joint based on feedback from sensors mounted in the footplate.
Sensor Walk in the News.
This is a news story from San Antonio Texas. The patient in the story is one of the first individuals in the US to receive the Sensor Walk system.
The E-Mag Control Knee Joint
The E-mag Control Knee Joint from Otto Bock is a KAFO joint that can be locked and unlocked remotely. The user has a remote, that can be mounted into a cane, that they use to control the locking mechanism of the joint. The E-Mag system provides vibration and auditory feedback to the wearer to confirm when the joint is locked or unlocked. A newer version of this system is available that offers Stance Control features during ambulation.
The Otto Bock C-Leg
Video of a bilateral transfemoral amputee using C-Leg knees. In this video she walks up and down stairs, down a steep incline and on uneven terrain. Walking in a gym with no assistive devices she demonstrates amazing gait wearing bilateral above knee prostheses.
The Rheo Knee
The Rheo Knee from Ossur is a MicroProcessor controlled knee for transfemoral amputees. It uses a revolutionary design that improves stability of the knee during ambulation, allowing a safer, smoother gait.
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The Proprio Foot
The Proprio foot from Ossur is the first MicroProcessor controlled available in the US. This foot actively lifts the toes during each step, making it easier for the wearer to clear their toes. The active motion of this foot makes ascending stairs or inclines much easier. It also improves gait on level ground. The Proprio has built in modes that improve stability when standing up from a seated position and a mode that points the toes downward when kneeling.
360 degree view of the Proprio Foot.
The DEKA Arm
In all the wonders of modern medicine, building a robotic arm with a fully functioning hand has not been remotely possible.
But as 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley first reported in April, that is starting to change. One remarkable leap in technology is called the DEKA arm and it's just one of the breakthroughs in a $100 million Pentagon program called "Revolutionizing Prosthetics."
Bioness L300 Before and After
Video of MS patient with severe low back pain caused by his compensatory motion shown walking unassisted and then with the Bioness L300.
The Ness L300
The Ness L300 from Bioness is a Functional Electrical Stimulation system that has broken down barriers for people with foot drop. Functional Electrical Stimulaiton (FES) stimulates the affected leg, causing a muscle contracture that lifts the wearers toes during every step.
Bioness L300 for MS
Video with interviews of Ness L300 users that have Multiple Sclerosis. This video shows footage of them before and after using the device.
Bioness L300 for Stroke
This video highlights stroke patients that have used the Bioness L300 FES system, Footage of them walking with and without the device, and interviews about their experiences.