Quick Disconnect Responses
Jim Dryden
Description
Collection
Title:
Quick Disconnect Responses
Creator:
Jim Dryden
Date:
10/10/2001
Text:
Thank You for your responses.
Original Post:
I'm seeking suggestions concerning the use of orthotic quick disconnects. In this case, its use in the connection of a unilateral HKAFO to a Boston style TLSO for a 11year old CP child. In the past I've utilized a Becker model 980 with success. However, due to increased size, strength and spasticity, the quick disconnect no longer holds together. Is there another on the market that will serve the same purpose, that is simple for the parents to use, and has no parts (screws, knobs, etc.) that can get lost?
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You could try the Zippy Quick Release made by Fillauer. It fits your description and I have seen several of these used for sternal pads with good results.
Fillauer 800-251-6398
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your posting is timely for me. I've been procrastinating a similar
posting and have only just discovered the Becker quick disconnects. My
Pt is a scoli with multiple failed Lt hip surgeries leaving no femoral
head or acetabulum. Not much ilium either.
Does the QD come apart from both ends or do you prefer to have the hip
hinge riveted directly to the kafo?
My contractor in London informs me a HD 980 model is available made out
of aluminium. Maybe that will be sufficient to hold your Pt's system
together.
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We have a Zippy Quick Disconnect which is smaller.
Fillauer, Inc.
(800) 251-6398
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Check with orthomerica about slip fit joint it can be used with a usmc drop
lock hip joint. Look in their catalog there is a picture.
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Note:
I have contacted Becker about the heavy duty version of the 980 and it is available.
Fillauer states that they do have a Zippy Quick Disconnect and that it is available in two designs.
Original Post:
I'm seeking suggestions concerning the use of orthotic quick disconnects. In this case, its use in the connection of a unilateral HKAFO to a Boston style TLSO for a 11year old CP child. In the past I've utilized a Becker model 980 with success. However, due to increased size, strength and spasticity, the quick disconnect no longer holds together. Is there another on the market that will serve the same purpose, that is simple for the parents to use, and has no parts (screws, knobs, etc.) that can get lost?
_____________________________________________________
You could try the Zippy Quick Release made by Fillauer. It fits your description and I have seen several of these used for sternal pads with good results.
Fillauer 800-251-6398
______________________________________________________
your posting is timely for me. I've been procrastinating a similar
posting and have only just discovered the Becker quick disconnects. My
Pt is a scoli with multiple failed Lt hip surgeries leaving no femoral
head or acetabulum. Not much ilium either.
Does the QD come apart from both ends or do you prefer to have the hip
hinge riveted directly to the kafo?
My contractor in London informs me a HD 980 model is available made out
of aluminium. Maybe that will be sufficient to hold your Pt's system
together.
_______________________________________________________
We have a Zippy Quick Disconnect which is smaller.
Fillauer, Inc.
(800) 251-6398
_______________________________________________________
Check with orthomerica about slip fit joint it can be used with a usmc drop
lock hip joint. Look in their catalog there is a picture.
_______________________________________________________
Note:
I have contacted Becker about the heavy duty version of the 980 and it is available.
Fillauer states that they do have a Zippy Quick Disconnect and that it is available in two designs.
Citation
Jim Dryden, “Quick Disconnect Responses,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 8, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/217580.
