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Date, facts and figures about the C-Leg Product Line

Date, facts and figures about the C-Leg Product Line
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What’s new about the C-Leg®compact? In short, Even stairs and ramps are no longer insurmount- we’ve added more safety and comfort. For exam- able obstacles. But the best thing is that there’s ple, a new standing function can now be activat- no longer a need to think about every step. ed with a remote control. As a result, users can stand more securely on both legs. Swing phase Those using the new C-Leg®compact for the rst features have also been considerably improved. time as part of a trial or follow-up tting often feel All with one goal in mind: more safety, condence like they have...

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C-Leg®compact Our standard for safe walking.

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A key feature of the C-Leg®compact is the smooth and reliable interplay between its microprocessor-controlled stance phase control and an optimized hydraulic swing phase. The C-Leg®compact uses state-of-the-art technology to provide today’s most effective protection against falling. The leg boosts condence, even in uncertain everyday situations. The new standing function, easily enabled via remote control, adds stability and comfort to any standing position the user chooses. A new design rounds out the new C-Leg®compact: quality of life through functionality that is attractive, too. Facts...

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C-Leg®compact Our standard for safe walking.

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Those who have learned to live with a prosthe- now experience what it’s like to enjoy standing sis have also learned how to deal with the securely on two feet again. They can develop the shortcomings of their tting – whether they are courage to be a little more adventurous. This in conscious of this or not. Less active people in turn boosts self-condence and can even have particular may begin to instinctively shy away positive effects in professional life – all thanks to from more challenging activities. They often feel overwhelmed, perhaps without admitting it to themselves. With the...

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C-Leg® product line What is the difference between the C-Leg® In developing the C-Leg®compact, we focused Any orthopaedic technician certied by Otto Bock on the special security needs of less active users. can t patients with a C-Leg®. Technicians offer As a result, we introduced a mechatronic stance comprehensive advice and tailor our rst-class phase control and optimised the swing phase con- prosthetic systems to meet the amputee’s exact trol. The special modes of the C-Leg®compact needs. For information on which prosthetists have are also tailored to the requirements of less active been...

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What happens when the battery of the What does a C-Leg® or C-Leg®compact C-Leg® or C Leg®compact runs low? tting involve? In the event of a power failure, the C-Leg® and A complete tting includes all components of C-Leg®compact automatically switch to a safety the modular prosthesis, from the prosthetic foot mode. A vibration warning informs the user that to the knee joint system, including the custom the battery is running low. In safety mode, the socket fabricated by the orthopaedic technician user can continue walking as the leg maintains and a cosmetic cover. This also includes...

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with probative force Otto Bock has set a new Orthobionic® stand- Whether the user is strolling about, walking quickly, ard with its C-Leg®. This totally unique hydraulic making a sudden turn or stopping abruptly, the leg system features a completely microproces- C-Leg® can adjust to any situation in just fractions sor-controlled stance and swing phase and uses cutting-edge technology to provide maximum responsiveness and stability. C-Leg® users can Dynamic C-Leg® users really value the 2nd mode. confidently tackle uneven terrain or descend With the press of a button on the remote control,...

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frequency and transmits this information to enable dynamic control of the swing phase. C-Leg® offers unsurpassed safety while walking thanks to features such as a load sensor that measures the heel strike and forefoot load. The integrated microprocessor coordinates all measurement and control processes. It ensures that hydraulic dampening adapts to the respective situation in real time. Developed for: mobility grades 3 and 4 Non-restricted outdoor walkers Unrestricted outdoor walkers with demanding requirements Frame material: carbon bre Extremely rugged but lightweight Weight: approx....

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The tting standard C-Leg® technology offers crucial advantages right A nice fact: Germany’s Social Court has assert- from the start, whether an amputation is medically ed that any insured individual who can benet indicated or the result of a trauma. To the inex- from the C-Leg® is entitled to be tted with the perienced, it might seem best to “start out small.” C-Leg®– prosthesis. But experts are of a different opinion. Because C-Leg® technology so closely emulates human physiology, it minimises the risk of falling, boosts condence and relieves the locomotor system, especially during the...

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