Prosthetic Designers.com

An information-sharing reference site of new and unique prosthetic products and ideas by and for amputees, Certified Prosthetists-Orthotists (CPO), prosthetic designers, vocational, occupational therapists, and medical professionals alike.

Featured Product: XT9 Energy-storing Prosthetic Knee (ESPK)
There have been significant advancements in prosthetic devices that can greatly improve the health, performance and the activity level of above knee (AK) amputees. New energy-storing prosthetic components such as the XT9 "Energy-storing Prosthetic Knee" (ESPK) can absorb shock, store and release energy. A prosthetic knee that can store and release energy can be extremely beneficial to Above knee (AK) amputees. One of the most important goals of an amputee following a transfemoral amputation is to return to the highest functional level of ambulation possible. Active or extreme athletic amputees demand more than a minimum functional level of ambulation from their prostheses. These amputees have the additional goals of being able to ski, surf, jump, climb and participate in other active sports. The demand for a prosthesis capable of a higher level of performance demanded the invention of an energy-storing prosthetic knee.
"XT9" Energy-storing Extreme Activity Prosthetic Knee
Featuring Adjustable "Quad Mimic" and "Extension-Assist" Control
Manufacturer: Symbiotechs USA
Read a review of the XT9 Energy-storing Prosthetic Knee

 

* Past Amputee and Prosthetic Innovations:

M.A.S.® Socket revolutionizes ischial containment (IC) sockets providing comfort over a full range of motion

Plastic Shrinker Sleeve Set for nurses to pre-stretch tight elastic shrinker socks over recent amputation sites

Click link to view full-size photos of the distal pin access hole added to the lateral side of the socket. Distal Pin Access Hole drilled on lateral side of socket to facilitate daily alignment of distal locking pin in lock

Distal Pin Button Release Guard on medial side of socket to prevent inadvertent release of distal locking pin

Kliktronic Electric Shifter Solenoid allows pushbutton gear shifting for use on motorcycles to benefit LAK amputees

Hand Shifter for Motorcycles clamps on the existing foot shift lever (bolt-on a "Moose" ATV Hand "Suicide" Shifter)

Elastic Quad Extension-assist Cord (bungee) on front of prosthesis to assist with the "extension" phase of swing

Anterior/Posterior Thigh Muscle Cutout Panels allow a range of benefits to the amputee - should be mandatory.

Slitting the flexible inner socket liner - an easy way to shrink an oversized flexible socket liner to fit the rigid carbon fiber socket.


* Note: Amputees should not make any modifications themselves without the consent of their Certified Prosthetist (CP).  Failure to do so may void your warranty.

 

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