Product Showcases
July 2006
BraceTrace: Easy, Efficient Fabrication Digital System
Bracemasters LLC introduces BraceTraceTM, a new digital data acquisition system used in fabricating traditional metal and leather orthoses. All that is required is a simple series of digital photos from the same camera already in use in most practices, taken with the patient in place on the BraceTrace scaling device.
Bracemasters produces high-quality metal AFOs, KAFOs, and HKAFOs using BraceTrace with far greater accuracy and less guesswork than fabrication from traditional tracings. Digital tracing allows corrections to be made to anatomical alignment, plus accurate calculation of measurements.
Easy on practitioners and patients, BraceTrace can be used in the office, hospital, or nursing home.
For more information, contact:
Bracemasters LLC
888.790.6880
www.bracemasters.com
Stretchy Fisherman Shoe Provides Freedom, Lightness, Comfort
Orthofeet is now providing an innovative Men's Fisherman design, which combines all the biomechanical features of Orthofeet's depth shoes along with the comfortable freedom and lightness of a sandal. A breathable, seamless lining, padded with foam, insures a perfectly smooth interior, providing the highest level of comfort and protection against any irritations. The shoe is made on anatomical last with 3/8-in. added depth, providing ample space across the midfoot and toe box. Additionally, the upper is constructed with an elastic element, which enables the shoe to stretch, accommodating forefoot deformities and swollen feet. Received SADMERC Code A-5500.
For more information, contact:
Orthofeet Inc.
800.524.2845
www.orthofeet.com
OCSI/NEUROFLEX • ‘THERAPY IN MOTION’
Ongoing Care Solutions/NeuroFlex Inc. offers a complete line of orthoses, including the NEW ORTHO PROTM STABILIZERTM Knee Orthosis!
This new design is an ambulating neoprene knee support and features a breathable neoprene material with front wrap closures for easy application. KWIK-SETTM hinges allow for full range of motion from 0 to 120 degrees of flexion--no tools required.
The HCPCS code for the ORTHO PRO STABILIZER Knee Orthosis is L-1832.
For more information, contact:
Ongoing Care Solutions
800.375.0207
www.ongoingcare.com
Endolite Navigator Gets You Around
Designed for activity level 2 and 3 amputees, SPS offers the new Endolite Navigator prosthetic foot. Worn around the home or office, shopping or visiting friends, the Navigator is perfect for everyday activities.
Features include:
- Low ankle center improves plantarflexion at heel strike without reducing support.
- Ergonomically shaped keel delivers smoother rollover and deflects up to 4mm under 1000N load.
- Plantarflexion angle of 12° simulates natural ankle function.
- Low build height (3½-in. clearance) avails greater assembly options.
Backed by a limited three-year warranty, the Navigator is an excellent option for amputees desiring flexibility in a stable platform.
For more information, contact:
SPS
800.767.7776
www.spsco.com
Hosmer Oscillator Knee—More than Meets the Eye
The Hosmer Oscillator Knee is a 5-Bar Glide-Flex polycentric knee with a rotary hydraulic control system. It has an independent flexion and extension adjustment and an adjustable stance flexion stability. The high-strength aluminum alloy on the Oscillator Knee is rated for 300 lb. with a one-year warranty. Its more than meets the eyethe Oscillator Knee from Hosmer.
- 5-Bar Glide-Flex Polycentric Knee
- Rotary Hydraulic Control System
- Independent Flexion and Extension Adjustment
- Adjustable Stance Flexion Stability
- High-Strength Aluminum Alloy
- Rated for 300 lb.
For more information, contact:
Hosmer
A Fillauer Company
800.827.0070
www.hosmer.com
Hosmer Regal Glove—Great Aesthetics, Great Price
Hosmer is proud to offer the Regal Silicone Glove, a high-quality, durable silicone cosmetic covering. Regal combines the superior aesthetics of a silicone restoration with off-the-shelf convenience, durability, and price of a production glove. Available in eight different models and 18 detailed color shades. Special reinforced models have been created for myoelectric, passive, partial hands, and the X-Series with micro-pigmentation and natural hair.
- High-Definition Silicone
- Micro-Pigmentation for Added Detail
- 18 Color Shades
- For Passive, Myo, and Mechanical Hands
- Partial Hand and Finger Amputation Options
- Life-Like Nails and Hair with X Series
For more information, contact:
Hosmer
A Fillauer Company
800.827.0070
www.hosmer.com
Centri Dream Skin: Now in Split-Toe Model
- New Split-Toe Model
- Micro-Coating resists marks and reduces friction
- Expanded Ankle for Easy Fabrication and Custom Shape
- Five Foot Sizes; 18 Color Shades
- Cosmetic, Natural Appearance
- Durable, Waterproof Material
For more information, contact:
Fillauer
800.251.6398
www.fillauer.com
Introducing the NEW Fillauer Cylindrical Lock
Fillauer introduces the new value-priced Cylindrical Lock. The Cylindrical Lock incorporates the dependable Fillauer locking mechanism in a versatile cylindrical body with a 4-hole attachment base. Retrofitable into other cylindrical lock sockets, the Cylindrical Lock features a fiber-reinforced, injection-molded cowl, deeper pin well for easier insertion, and stronger 4-hole attachment. It comes with two 1-in. Fillauer shuttle pins and attachment hardware.
- Dependable Fillauer Shuttle Design
- Retrofits other Cylindrical Lock sockets
- Deeper Pin Well Design
- Strong, Lightweight, Fiber-Reinforced Body
- Standard 4-hole Attachment Pattern
- Includes Two Fillauer 1-in. Plungers
For more information, contact:
Fillauer
800.251.6398
www.fillauer.com
Matrix AFO Takes It to the Max
SPS now offers the Trulife Matrix--the only AFO currently on the market that offers a height-adjustable tibial component, ergonomic anterior strut, and customizable anterior shell/footplate. This unique design provides maximum comfort and dynamically improved gait.
Matrix is applicable for patients with drop foot as a result of CVA, multiple sclerosis, other neurological conditions, ankle instability, or forefoot amputation.
Features:
- Tibial plate is height-adjustable for customization and comfort;
- Elongated strut is made of reinforced carbon fiber and glass
composite, providing a
33-percent greater flexion range; - Anterior shell is moldable and padded to reduce tibial crest pressure.
For more information, contact:
SPS
800.767.7776
www.spsco.com
SPS Offers Revolutionary Ossur Rheo Knee
Combining Rheo logic programming software and legendary Flex-Foot® dynamics, the revolutionary Rheo Knee results in natural walking--effortless, secure--while providing simplistic programming and low maintenance for the clinician.
Features:
- Natural, efficient motion: decreased fluid drag, improved gait dynamics and efficiency;
- Extended durability;
- Dynamic learning: DLMA software control combined with 1,000 Hz sampling and command speed provides rapid swing for continual control optimization;
- Enhanced stability: MP stance control enhances stability; stumble recovery mechanism reduces risk of falls; and
- 36-month limited warranty.
To set up an in-house Rheo Knee training course, please call your SPS sales manager.
For more information, contact:
SPS
800.767.7776
www.spsco.com
PEROMAX AFO Latest in AFO Technology
Euro International brings you the latest in AFO technology with the carbon-fiber PEROMAX. The prepreg construction provides excellent stability and dynamic gait with a minimal weight. As a result, the PEROMAX is suitable for faster walking and higher load capacity, up to 125 kg. The Y-Shaped calf-bar allows patients with a larger calf to wear the PEROMAX comfortably. The PEROMAX can be used for peroneal paralysis, ankle-joint arthritis, and postoperative treatment of a ruptured Achilles tendon. This fine new product became available in mid-June 2006.
For more information, contact:
Euro International
800.378.2480
www.eurointl.com
Endolite Navigator Helps Amputees Explore Their World
Designed for K2 level amputees, the Navigator is the perfect foot for day-to-day activity. Around the home, office, or walking to shops and meeting friends, the "natural feel" of the Navigator encourages wearers to expand their horizons as they explore their world.
- Realistic ankle joint position for a more natural look and feel.
- Controlled ankle motion enhanced for natural and symmetrical gait.
- Improved rollover characteristic given by the ergonomically shaped resilient keel.
- Lower build height to maximize individual assembly options.
- Limited three-year warranty.
For more information contact:
Endolite
800.548.3534
www.endolite.com
NEW 60-Month Patient Payment Plan Ideal for Larger Fees
CareCredit® offers a new 60-Month Low Interest Extended Payment Plan especially for patients facing larger fees or desiring more time to pay.
With rising out-of-pocket costs, large deductibles, or no insurance at all, more orthotic and prosthetic patients are looking for additional payment options. The 60-Month Plan gives patients with fees over $1,000 a convenient way, with low monthly payments, to move ahead with care. Featuring a patient interest rate of 9.9 percent, the new Extended Payment Plan has no annual fees or prepayment penalties.
Marketing and presentation support materials featuring the plan are available free to enrolled practices.
For more information, contact:
CareCredit
800.300.3046 x4519
www.carecredit.com
HOPE Orthopedic Offers 3XL and 4XL OrthoLux Sizes
HOPE Orthopedic, the orthotic value leader, has added 3XL and 4XL sizes for its highly popular OrthoLuxTM brace. The OrthoLux now fits waists up to 61 in. and hips to 63 in.
The semi-rigid LSO and TLSO OrthoLux braces are offered in seven sizes (SM through 4XL) with your choice of abdomen, lordosis, anterior extension, and over-the-shoulder straps.
HOPE Orthopedic has become known for its superior customer service: Same-day order fulfillment until 8 PM Eastern, three-day shipping for the price of ground, and a flat fee of $20 for overnight shipping of the HippO or OrthoLux.
For more information, contact:
HOPE Orthopedic
800.613.8852
www.hopeortho.com
Where will YOUR Fabrication be Tomorrow?
Designed, programmed, and built for 100-percent OMEGA® Tracer® compatibility, the OMEGA Carver is the fastest, most economical, full-sized carver available. Practitioners and fabricators using OMEGA Tracer can have all their CAD/CAM needs met by one system and provider.
Featuring a 3-axis carver, the OMEGA Carver can create BK, AK, AFO, and spinal shapes as much as twice as fast and at twice the resolution of other carvers.
Safety features include a vertical carving chamber that pulls dust away from the door. Debris collection system offers quick and easy cleanup.
For more information, contact:
Ohio Willow Wood
800.848.4930
www.owwco.com
Otto Bock Unveils New Joint System
The new Otto Bock 17LK1 Unilateral Joint System features a one-of-a-kind weight classification. This unique system is designed to help orthotists fit a variety of patients while maintaining a small inventory.
The concept gives orthotists flexibility to configure a variety of options depending on the patients needs.
The 17LK1 Unilateral Knee Joint allows easy replacement of all moving parts to shorten bench time. The product offers many configuration choices, including a lever lock, a cable control, or a free-moving joint positioned posterior to the weight bearing line. The posterior position eases flexion and unlocking through the biomechanical design.
For more information, contact:
Otto Bock HealthCare
800.328.4058
www.ottobockus.com