Replies: Endoskeletal Knee Units
paul j rieth
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Title:
Replies: Endoskeletal Knee Units
Creator:
paul j rieth
Date:
5/11/2001
Text:
A couple weeks back I asked the Listserv the following question.
Reponses are below. Thank you to the few who replied.
What swing phase only endoskeletal knee unit have you found to be the
most durable and maintenance free?
1. Otto Bock 3R22
2. I still like the Otto Bock 3R16, and 3R18. 220 lb. weight limit. Very
dependable, and in-house repairable.
3. Otto Bock 3R-45. It takes a bit to nail the alignment, but once you
do it is
a light weight functional knee with hydraulic swing phase that will
accommodate a variety of activity levels.
4.In my opinion the gold Mark V By USMC with the Mauch unit. The
nyliners last at least 6 - 12 months for the very active and pins for
usually
2 years if kept lubricated properly. Weight limit is 220 lbs and quite
durable and also have the Blue version which is lighter. Also they have
shorter versions of the same with the shorter mauch units.
Reponses are below. Thank you to the few who replied.
What swing phase only endoskeletal knee unit have you found to be the
most durable and maintenance free?
1. Otto Bock 3R22
2. I still like the Otto Bock 3R16, and 3R18. 220 lb. weight limit. Very
dependable, and in-house repairable.
3. Otto Bock 3R-45. It takes a bit to nail the alignment, but once you
do it is
a light weight functional knee with hydraulic swing phase that will
accommodate a variety of activity levels.
4.In my opinion the gold Mark V By USMC with the Mauch unit. The
nyliners last at least 6 - 12 months for the very active and pins for
usually
2 years if kept lubricated properly. Weight limit is 220 lbs and quite
durable and also have the Blue version which is lighter. Also they have
shorter versions of the same with the shorter mauch units.
Citation
paul j rieth, “Replies: Endoskeletal Knee Units,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216597.
