Product Showcases

RTC Introduces The Ultracentric Knee Joint

Rehabilitation Technical Components (RTC) announces the only orthotic or prosthetic knee joint that tracks the instantaneous changing anatomical knee center.

The Ultracentric Knee Joint^TMis designed to provide medial-lateral stability for the patient with a pathological knee or as a post-surgical support. Key application features include:

• Track the instantaneous anatomical knee center
• Eliminates the mechanical joint as a source of pistoning, slippage or undesirable forces upon the knee
• Minimizes effects of error in joint placement by its unique tracking capabilities
• Constructed of stainless steel and is low profile

Successfully used by snow skiers, football players, runners, basketball players and a champion water skier, the Ultracentric Knee Joint is an excellent sports knee joint.

For more information, contact:

The Ortho Remedy Inc.
210.943.3900
www.orthoremedy.com

OCSI/NeuroFlex - "Therapy In Motion"

OCSI/NeuroFlex, Inc. offers a complete line of orthotics, including the OCSI AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) line.

We offer three types of AFOs to choose from:

• In-Bed AFO Boot^TM
• Ambulating AFO Boot^TM(with permanent walking pad)
• Dual AFO Boot^TM (with detachable walking pad) (pictured)

Our AFOs are designed to help control plantar flexion contractures, address hip rotation, protect the heel and to support the ankle/foot for ambulation. OCSI AFOs come in either Fleece or Smooth liners and are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. The OCSI AFO Splints are SADMERC-approved with code L-4396.

Visit www.ongoingcare.com to view these AFO Splints as well as our complete,exceptional product line.

For more information, contact:

OCSI/NeuroFlex
800.375.0207
www.ongoingcare.com

Elite All Terrain Foot Available from PEL Sup

New Elite - The All Terrain Foot^TM  - is designed to be a high-performance prosthetic foot for the K3-K4 activity level, providing the right response, in the right places, no matter what the terrain. Available from PEL Supply, the Elite Foot is constructed with a Twin Toe that adapts and conforms to virtually any terrain with optimized energy transfer. With patented independent heel and toe springs, it provides stability with effective propulsion and control through the gait cycle on all terrains. Its unique e-carbon heel features response active shock absorption and forward progression. The foot provides vertical compliance, making multi-directional moves easy with its shock-absorbing reflex action.

For more information, contact:

PEL Supply Company
800.321.1264
www.pelsupply.com

Patients Say “Yes” To 18 Month No Interest

18 Month No Interest Payment Plan is now available from CareCredit. Now even more patients will be able to get the treatment they need and want.

CareCredits new 18 Month Plan is an optional addition to its popular 3, 6, & 12 Month No Interest Payment Plans. Now even more patients can take advantage of smaller payments with No Interest for those practices who choose to offer it.

For treatment fees from $1 to over $25,000, CareCredit offers a comprehensive range of plans including 3, 6, 12, & 18 Month No Interest and 24, 36, & 48 Month Low Interest Payment Plan options, and is currently at work in more than 45,000 practices nationwide.

For more information, contact:

CareCredit
800.300.3046
www.carecredit.com

Realastic Introduces Improved Features on Silicone Fingers

Realastic Prosthetics & Restoration, a division of Health Related Products Inc., has introduced an improved look for its custom partial silicone fingers. Our fingers are now available with separate palmar color, an improved nail bed, and 24 skin tones, says HRP president Dewey Yeargin. Customers can mix and match the palmar color choices to provide an improved and even more realistic look.

For more information, contact:

Health Related Products
800.845.4566
www.healthrelatedproducts.com

Insuring Your O&P World

As an industry leader in O&P business insurance, recommended by ABC and BOC, Cailor Fleming has been insuring the O&P industry for over ten years. Custom-designed coverage for your industry includes Professional Liability, General Liability, Property, Auto, Umbrella, and Workers Compensation.

We make doing business as easy as possible.

For more information, contact:

Cailor Fleming Insurance
800.796.8495
www.cailorfleming.com

Freedom Innovations Introduces New Option For Symes Patients

Are you seeking a high-performance Symes component that is lightweight and robust? Freedom Innovations introduces the LP Symes^TM. With clearances under 2, it accommodates the height requirements of Symes amputees while providing superior energy storage-and-return and exceptional ground compliance. The component is lightweight (291g) and extremely durable. A direct lamination cup keeps the distal mass of the prosthesis favorably light. The LP Symes is designed for K3 and K4 amputees weighing up to 365 pounds. Stiffness is customized to patient weight. The LP Symes is sold with a 60-day trial period and 36-month warranty.

For more information, contact:

Freedom Innovations
888.818.6777
www.freedom-innovations.com

Receive Mini Torch with Purchase of Alpha MAX Liners

From May 1 through July 31, 2005, you can reap all the benefits of purchasing two of the immensely popular Alpha® MAX liners (in any combination of size or configuration) from SPS and receive a FREE Sievert® Mini Torch (while supplies last) as a reward.

The Alpha MAX liner incorporates the same skin-friendly thermoplastic gel, with mineral oil and vitamin E, found in the Alpha® Spirit and original Alpha® liners, but with a unique fabric covering. The outer covering of Alpha MAX has conclusively demonstrated three times greater abrasion resistance than all other liners on the market today.

The Sievert Mini Torch, Micro Jet is an auto-ignition butane torch, small enough (4.3 x 1) to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. The waterproof Piezo ignition system is powered by readily available disposable butane lighters or the refillable fuel cell.

For more information, contact:

SPS
800.767.7776 x245
www.spsco.com

Special Offer with Purchase of Renegade or Renegade LP

It began with research and ends with results! Only the original Renegade and Renegade LP, manufactured by Freedom Innovations, can offer the uncompromising benefits of the first all graphite carbon fiber shock absorption in a high energy return, maintenance-free design. Renegades Z-shock provides unmatched tibial progression and energy return in a foot weighing only 387 grams or 0.87 lbs. without the footshell.

For a limited time, with each SPS purchase order for either a Renegade or Renegade LP placed between May 15 and August 15, 2005, you will receive a stainless steel Super Knife. 

Super Knife, made from top-quality aircraft-grade materials, is compact and folds to 3-1/2long -- small enough to fit in your pocket or purse. It easily opens with your thumb and features an easy-access belt clip.

For more information, contact:

SPS
800.767.7776 x245
www.spsco.com

SIERRA Universal Collar FREE with Purchase

While supplies last, SPS will provide ONE FREE Sierra Universal Collar^TM with every purchase order, for any quantity and in any combination, of the following Aspen Collars with replacement pads:

• P/N 983128 - Aspen Collar Short 2-1/2
  
• P/N 983132 - Aspen Collar Tall 3-3/4
  
• P/N 983134 - Aspen Collar X-Tall 4-1/2

Impervious to water, the Sierra Universal Collar makes a great shower collar. The single size, which fits the vast majority of patients, and its compact design allows you to reduce inventory, eliminate SKUs, and free up valuable shelf space. You can feel confident you will get the right size for the right fit & right away.

For more information, contact:

SPS
800.767.7776 x245
www.spsco.com

SPS Releases New Prosthetic Catalog

Emphasizing its commitment to offer the most extensive and complete range of products within the O&P industry, SPS is pleased to announce the release of its NEW SPS Prosthetics Product Catalog 2005, the companion edition to the 2005 Orthotics Product Catalog issued in February 2005.

The 2005 SPS Prosthetics Product Catalog is designed as a stand alone resource, intended to supply all the material and facility needs for a prosthetic practice. Thus, similar to its sister orthotic catalog, the prosthetic issue contains an updated Tools/Equipment section and expanded Fabrication Supplies section specific for the prosthetic practice.

Catalogs have been forwarded to SPS customers in July 2005. If you have not received the new prosthetic catalog by July 20, or if additional copies are required for your facility, please call Molly Taylor at 800.767.7776 x245 with your request.

For more information, contact:

SPS
800.767.7776 x245
www.spsco.com

Orthotic Solutions with OMEGA Tracer

OMEGA^TM Tracer is a complete CAD system offering prosthetic and orthotic solutions.
OMEGA Tracer enables practitioners to create and modify shapes with its user-friendly software.

The software allows practitioners to develop accurate spinals, AFOs, and knee braces with amazing time-savings. By combining patient measurements, a large library of templates, and unique modification tools, practitioners can create customized orthotic shapes for their patients.

With OMEGA Tracer, practices can have a complete CAD solution for most daily tasks such as shape capture and creation, patient information database, and product ordering.

For more information, contact:

Ohio Willow Wood
800.848.4930
www.owwco.com

Stay Wet with Stay Dry

Bathe, shower, swim and keep your prosthesis, bandage, or cast completely dry. The XeroSox Pro-Pump is completely watertight. It is so waterproof that you can even dive off a diving board or ride the ocean waves and stay absolutely dry.

The collapsed look and feel of the XeroSox confirms that the vacuum is working and that the XeroSox is completely waterproof. Its simple physics; water cannot go in if all the air (space) is already pumped out.

For more information, contact:

Smith Global
800.826.2334
www.jimsmithsales.com

Euro International’s New P1 Dynamic Carbon AFO

Patient Indications:

• Highly dynamic and functional
• Maintains the foot in a 90-degree functional position and thus prevents stumbling
• A natural gait with low energy consumption is achieved--Ideal for active users
• Satisfies the highest demands in comfort
• Delicate construction which makes it unnoticeable when used inside a regular walking shoe
• A very thin and partly flexible carbon fiber foot piece provides an elastic adaptation to the floor pressure
• Posterior spring bar made of high strength steel
• New! Predrilled holes for fixation of the calf band

For more information contact:

Euro International Inc.
800.378.2480
www.eurointl.com