positive locking knee for motorcyclist
Edward Neumann
Description
Collection
Title:
positive locking knee for motorcyclist
Creator:
Edward Neumann
Date:
6/21/2001
Text:
We have a gentleman (270 lbs) with a transfemoral amputation who rides a
motorcycle. He has a Mauch knee unit, but it needs to be rebuilt several
times a year, probably due to the vibration and the fact that he uses his
prosthesis to balance his motorcycle. Does anyone make a knee unit with a
positive locking mechanism for about 20 degrees of flexion? A
weight-activated braking mechanism will not work. The knee does not
necessarily have to be hydraulic. Surely other motorcyclists have had the
same problem. Thanks!
Ed Neumann
Superior Limb and Brace
motorcycle. He has a Mauch knee unit, but it needs to be rebuilt several
times a year, probably due to the vibration and the fact that he uses his
prosthesis to balance his motorcycle. Does anyone make a knee unit with a
positive locking mechanism for about 20 degrees of flexion? A
weight-activated braking mechanism will not work. The knee does not
necessarily have to be hydraulic. Surely other motorcyclists have had the
same problem. Thanks!
Ed Neumann
Superior Limb and Brace
Citation
Edward Neumann, “positive locking knee for motorcyclist,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216813.
