Product Showcases
July 2014
Endolite Introduces the bladeXT
From the occasional jogger to the avid marathon runner, the bladeXT assists users in meeting their fitness routine requirements. This cross-trainer-style foot allows users to quickly transition from cardio to weight training without sacrificing safety, stability, or performance.
With an overmolded sole cover for improved traction and durability on all terrain, along with a heel wedge that can be added to stiffen heel action, this foot allows for the versatility that cross-training requires.
Endolite
800.548.3534
www.endolite.com
Easy-Off Lock
Very similar to the Air-Lock in that it stays airtight, the Easy- Off Lock helps to create suction in the socket by allowing elevated vacuum. The one-of-a-kind lever design makes doffing the socket easy, especially for amputees with hand-strength issues or arthritis, or those who have trouble reaching the release button.
Features and benefits include:
- Dual suspension, suction pin lock system.
- Can be used with elevated vacuum mechanisms.
- Easy donning and removal with lever release.
- Great for amputees with hand-strength issues.
- Single-stage lamination.
- Offset alignment capability.
- Water-resistant.
- Eliminates the possibility of lock jams.
Coyote Design
800.819.5980
www.coyotedesign.com
Becker Introduces the New Compact Double Action Ankle Joint
The Compact Double Action Ankle Joint (Model 725) is supplied fully assembled and is designed specifically for use with thermoplastics. The precontoured stainless steel upright and stirrup reduces fabrication time, while the low-profile and lightweight design enhances the clinical application. The Compact Double Action Ankle Joint, intended for both small-adult and pediatric patients, is designed to provide optimal control in the sagittal plane and increase mediolateral stability.
Becker Orthopedic
800.521.2192
www.beckerorthopedic.com
New 7E9 Hydraulic Hip from Ottobock
The slim and robust 7E9 Monocentric Hydraulic Hip Joint is currently the only hip design approved for a body weight of up to 275 lb. The 7E9 is also the only hydraulic swing and stance hip approved for use with mechanical knees (3R60 and 3R106) as well as the C-Leg and Genium microprocessor legs. The flexibility of these component combinations ensures high functionality, safety, and improved mobility for those with hip disarticulation or hemipelvectomy amputations.
Ottobock
800.328.4058
www.professionals.ottobockus.com
SLEEQ
Universal sizing, optimal comfort, and conformance to individual shapes are all possible with the SLEEQ® series of spinal bracing solutions. Designed to be tailor-fit by a trained professional, the SLEEQ line of products provides comfort and support for pain management and operative treatment.
Features and benefits include:
- InvisAdjust™ technology provides a near-universal fit in one model, freeing up inventory dollars.
- The TruGlide™ tightening system's easy adjustment achieves optimal compression for effective pain relief.
- Q-Lex™ OrthoSport materials promote air flow that keeps patients cool and dry.
- AeroFlex™ support system for low-profile, ventilated comfort that automatically conforms to the patient.
medi USA
800.633.6334
www.mediusa.com
Fit, Finish, and Roll...with the New Freedom DynAdapt
The Freedom DynAdapt™ foot is a slim-profile, carbon-fiber foot system with a slender, anatomic design for easy fit and finish. Its multiaxial function provides maximum comfort and the uninterrupted strands of carbon fiber in the full-length heel provide patients with effortless rollover and a more natural gait. The new EnduraCore™ Technology composite laminate delivers up to three times the fatigue life of a standard laminate in a design that also returns more energy. The result is a highly durable product that preserves users' energy so they can do more with confidence.
Freedom Innovations
888.818.6777
www.freedom-innovations.com
Compressogrip Shrinkers with New XL A/K Size
Compressogrip® by Knit-Rite-the original tubular compression prosthetic shrinker-has been widely accepted for more than 30 years!
- New extra-large transfemoral size accommodates up to a 40-in. (102cm) circumference!
- Compressogrip shrinkers offer lower cost and easier donning, and they are easier to stock than traditional shrinkers.
- Tapered B/K shrinker option has an additional width at the top to accommodate larger thigh girth and reduce rolling and bunching.
- Available in white, beige, or grey X-STATIC® silver fiber.
- Every latex-free Compressogrip roll is quality tested for consistent compression.
Knit-Rite Inc.
800.821.3094
www.knitrite.com
ABC—Celebrating 65 Years of Excellence!
Join the celebration at
facebook.com/ABCOPP
and visit the anniversary
page on our website.
American Board for Certification/ABC
703.836.7114
www.abcop.org
New Features and Benefits Added to Endolite's ORION
While the ORION already offers users the stability and confidence to perform daily routines, we have added new features to benefit users even more. From fixed angle flexion lock to an enhanced yield rate, the ORION has been readapted to not only fit the needs of everyday life, but also to give the user opportunities to participate in more activities. Our new ORION software allows the knee to be programmed and customized via computer to each individual's walking patterns.
Endolite
800.548.3534
www.endolite.com
Richie Braces Now at Hersco!
Hersco Ortho Labs is now a Richie Brace® partner lab! Podiatrists often insist on dispensing the original Richie for cases of PTTD, ankle instability, arthritis, and more. For faster turnaround on your Richie orders, send casts directly to Hersco.
Download prescription forms at www.hersco.com. Click on our Education tab for great tips and casting methods.
Certified pedorthists are available to answer any prescription questions you may have.
Hersco Ortho Labs
800.301.8275
www.hersco.com
The Wave Feature
Available on all Custom Origin Liners
for greater freedom of movement.
Evolution Industries Inc.
888.839.6213
www.evoii.com
Grace AFO Gauntlets
Grace Prosthetic Fabrication offers our Articulating GRACE Gauntlet, which allows for natural motion while offering firm control and support. The standard GRACE Gauntlet offers hook-and-loop closure and polypro reinforcement. The GRACE Gauntlet with Toe Filler accommodates any amputation length while offering full support and control (a shoe is required). These are custom made in the United States by an elite artisan with more than 15 years of experience. Every Grace AFO Gauntlet is crafted with quality materials and held to the highest standards.
Contact us today for your order.
Grace Prosthetic Fabrication
800.940.5347
www.gpfinc.com
Introducing the Stride4 Shadow from Becker Oregon
The Stride4™ Shadow is a lightweight KAFO that combines structural strength and cosmetic appeal with the new Stride4 mechanical stance control orthotic knee joint from Becker Orthopedic.
Stride4 features include:
- Three operation modes: stance control, free motion, and locked with stance phase knee flexion.
- Four-bar linkage mechanism to afford stability and mimic anatomical knee motion.
- Integrated extension assist.
The inherent rigidity of the Stride4 Shadow ensures that optimal joint alignment and function is maintained throughout the gait cycle.
Becker Oregon
800.866.7522
www.beckerorthopedic.com
New Tempo Foot from College Park
New for 2014! Our latest K2 foot provides a good range of motion and high weight limit in a lightweight and affordable product. This service-free design also has a full-length toe lever for excellent stability and performance.
College Park Industries
800.728.7950
www.college-park.com
MultiMotion from Allard USA
This dynamic corrective system joint ensures fast, efficient, and effective treatment of contractures resulting from neurological conditions. It is simple and uncomplicated with just two joint sizes to accommodate any extremity joint, and no complicated order forms to complete.
You determine and control the three simple adjustments:
- Flexion/extension. Just flip the joint housing internal spring based on the anatomical location.
- Range of motion. Limit at 12 degree increments (small) or 14 degree increments (regular).
- Force control. Up to 3.4 Nm/30 in.-lb. (small) or 10.2 Nm/90 in.-lb. (regular).
Allard USA
888.678.6548
www.allardusa.com
New Orthomerica California Catalina Custom Fit Spinal Orthosis
Orthomerica® introduces the new modular California® Catalina™ Custom Fit spinal orthosis—the latest addition to the California soft spinal system family of spinal orthoses.
Benefits include:
- Mechanical advantage two-pull string closure system with ergonomically designed pull tabs.
- No-cut cord design allows for adjustments throughout term of wear.
- Easy circumferential adjustment for waists up to 50 in. (standard) or 66 in. (extended).
- Custom, individualized design allows for a personalized fit by the orthotist.
- Heat-moldable and removable posterior panel.
PDAC-approved HCPCS codes L-0637/L-0650; L-0631/L-0648; and L-0627/L-0642.
Orthomerica
800.446.6770
www.orthomerica.com
medi USA Introduces the 4Seal TFS Liner
The new medi 4Seal TFS Liner combines a revolutionary sealing technology with a unique self-gliding surface, providing extraordinary suspension, comfort, and ease of use for those with transfemoral amputations.
Features and benefits include:
- Integrated seals for easy inversion and a highly secure fit.
- Easy Glide PLUS outer surface-no donning aids or sprays required.
- Excellent tissue control due to a highly effective, full-length matrix.
- Optimal radial stretch for greater comfort.
- Simple to use gel-grip spacer socks for easy application (available separately).
medi USA
800.633.6334
www.mediusa.com
The Most Adaptable Sports Knee Available
The AMP CAM Attachment Kit. The game changer! Ask about our evaluation program!
The BTK AMP CAM Kit allows the highest tuning of tendon response within further progression of knee flexion.
Features and benefits include:
- Mimics natural muscle function.
- Adjustable tendon durometers.
- Adjustable extension stops.
- Adjustable dampening and rebound.
- 350 lb., K4+ activity.
- Use in any environment.
- Light and strong.
- Military approved.
Fabtech Systems
800.322.8324
www.fabtechsystems.com
Go Sleeveless with the Unity Sleeveless Vacuum System by Össur
Until now, all advanced vacuum systems have required a sleeve to maintain vacuum. The problem is that sleeves are bulky; they bunch behind the knee, restricting range of motion. They can also puncture, leading to a loss of vacuum.
Enter Unity™. Building on established Seal-In® technology, the Unity Sleeveless Vacuum system by Össur® is the first advanced vacuum solution to generate 15-22 in Hg of vacuum without a sleeve.
Visit www.ossur.com/unity to learn how to get certified and check out the entire line of Unity-compatible Flex-Foot feet including low-profile and microprocessor solutions.
Össur
800.233.6263
www.ossur.com
Allard COMBO from PEL
PEL now offers a low-profile, functional orthotic solution for the management of genu recurvatum combined with foot drop, or foot drop accompanied by chronic knee instability. The Allard COMBO™ is a lightweight KO attachment for the ToeOFF® or BlueRocker™ that creates an innovative orthotic solution for managing these conditions.
Features and benefits include:
- Super lightweight—less than 2 lb.
- Quick-release buckles and straps—easy to don and doff.
- Easily adjusts to patient's optimum height.
- Eliminates the need for a second orthosis prescription.
- Therapy-, reimbursement-, and patient-friendly!
PEL
800.321.1264
www.pelsupply.com
Vista MultiPost Collar
The Vista® MultiPost Collar is the latest addition to Aspen's award-winning Vista cervical collars. This new, fully adjustable collar incorporates the Vista Collar front panel with new pivoting occipital panels in the back to add an extra level of support for greater motion restriction while effectively dispersing pressure. The Vista MultiPost is one-size adjustable, which minimizes inventory requirements and virtually eliminates waste associated with collar sizing errors. It also features Aspen's proven cotton-lined pads designed to enhance skin care by reducing patient contact points. Code L-0180 approved. Call customer service for more information.
Aspen Medical Products
800.295.2776
www.aspenmp.com
Allux 4-Bar MPK
In Pursuit of the World's Safest Knee.
Allux is the world's first polycentric microprocessor stance-and-swing-phase controlled knee. Nabtesco, a leader in microprocessor knee technology, has once again driven innovation forward with a new design. The unique concept boasts a dual safety system based on inherent polycentric stability factors and microprocessor control. The polycentric design's greater toe clearance means less risk of stumbling; however, in case of a stumble, the microprocessor immediately increases the hydraulic resistance to prevent the knee from sudden buckling.
The Allux knee heightens safety and security while providing exceptional functionality to the user.
Nabtesco Proteor-USA
855.517.4414
www.nabtesco-proteor-usa.com
OrthoSleeve from Dr. Comfort
Dr. Comfort announces a partnership with ING Source to provide the OrthoSleeve line of ortho-compression wear. Designed to offer comprehensive treatment and pain relief for patients with plantar fasciitis, the FS6 Compression Foot Sleeve has six zones of graduated compression in a thin, breathable, moisture-wicking sleeve. Those same features are also incorporated into the design of the CS6 Calf Sleeve, which uses innovative orthopedic support to improve circulation, ease sore leg muscles, and aid muscle recovery.
Dr. Comfort
800.992.3580
www.drcomfort.com
In-House Custom Orthoses
Since its inception, Anatomical Concepts Inc. has served as a designer and manufacturer of industry-leading medical devices. We have the clinical and technical experience to customize orthoses to fit your patient's specific needs to deliver more effective results and improve compliance.
The custom-made V-VAS™ Unloader KO and V-VAS™ adult and pediatric KAFO systems are the most common devices we manufacture. We're also able to custom fabricate, modify, or refurbish our other orthoses for upper and lower limbs, utilizing many of our prefabricated ankle/foot, knee, and elbow brace designs to affordably produce any number of functional hybrid combinations.
Anatomical Concepts Inc.
800.837.3888
www.anatomicalconceptsinc.com
Try the New RUSH81 Foot by Ability Dynamics
Find out why CPs and amputees are raving about this new, low-profile prosthetic foot. Our Flexeon™ fiberglass composite material is two times more flexible than carbon fiber and nearly indestructible. This translates into zero dead spots, zero repairs, reduced socket issues, and higher patient satisfaction-all of which are good for your business and your patient.
Our unique design ensures the most stable, natural K3 mobility and lifestyle experience for your patients. Try it and see for yourself.
Call today and receive a special introductory discount on your first two orders.
Ability Dynamics
855.450.7300
www.abilitydynamics.com
Trautman Expansion Arbors from Fillauer
Fillauer's new Trautman Expansion Arbors prevent the sanding cone from flying away. When the Expansion Arbor spins, it expands and applies pressure to the inside of the sanding sleeve—holding the sleeve on the arbor.
Features and benefits include:
- A smoother grinding surface for straighter lines and a higher-quality finish.
- Eliminates grinding chatter from hard grinding surfaces.
- Available in three sizes and as a kit of three.
- Available in 1/2-13, 5/8-11, and M16 threads to fit most O&P machinery.
Fillauer LLC
800.251.6398
www.fillauer.com
Switch to BOC today!
Why make the transition to BOC? Award-winning customer service, industry expertise, and a user-friendly website are just a few of the benefits of choosing BOC. With BOC as your credentialing partner, you get accreditation for your O&P facility at a discounted rate and individual certification, all under one roof. Plus, it's easy (and free)! Make the transition to BOC for accreditation or certification for no up-front cost. Contact us today at . We're with you every step of the way!
Board of Certification/Accreditation
877.776.2200
www.bocusa.org
Provel CAD/CAM
A complete system for cost-effective
automation in facilities of all sizes.
Scan, modify, carve, and thermoform. The cordless S1 Scanner allows fast, accurate 3D shape capture with unmatched ease of use and at low cost. Newly released ProvelCAD modification software is easy to use and template based. The C7 Carver is not only fast and precise, its self-contained dust collection system is extremely quiet. The T7 Thermoformer, now with IR sensing, consistently produces high-quality thermoplastic sockets from industry-standard preforms. Compatible with AOP, OBJ, and STL files.
Provel Inc.
509.857.2009
www.provel.us
Limbguard
Successful O&P practices want to achieve a perfect fit for more patients in less time. They would rather focus on patient care than comb through dizzying online lists of product inclusions, order codes, and complicated sizing charts. Limbguard™ limb protectors come in four sizes, fit both left and right, and can be easily cut and customized to your patient on-site. Why burden your practice with complicated ordering, excessive inventory, or delayed fittings? Transtibial protection: in stock, no fuss, less cost.
Limbguard
800.528.9339
www.limbguard.info
NUPOC Master's in Prosthetics-Orthotics
Now Accepting Applications!
NUPOC's 21-month MPO program allows you to complete your first two quarters (6 months) and final quarter (3 months) online, plus four quarters (12 months) of supervised practicum on campus, where you practice P&O skills with individuals who live with neuromusculoskeletal impairments.
NUPOC graduates are eligible for NCOPE residencies and P&O certification examinations. The NUPOC MPO prepares students to become proficient, compassionate clinicians; assess, prescribe, and deliver comprehensive P&O services; apply research to clinical practice; and contribute meaningfully to the P&O profession. Apply today!
Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
Feinberg School of Medicine
NUPOC
312.503.5700
www.nupoc.northwestern.edu