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M. Teri Powers-Watts, CPO, CPED
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M. Teri Powers-Watts, CPO, CPED
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Dear List,
Thanks in advance. I have a male, 40 year old patient with a short AK
residual limb. (27 operations). When his limb was longer, he used an Otto
Bock 3R80. He has not been able to use it for about 2 years. We need a
light weight knee that is very stable, preferably with a positive lock.The
patient weighs only 170 and works as a maintenance engineer for an apartment
complex. He must crawl on occasion. He is also an avid hunter, using a tree
stand. Durability is a critical issue. Some of the knees rejected so far
include: Total knee, SNS, 3R45, Ultimate. etc. Presently he is using a
PK-4000 pneumatic 4 bar. It has been okay for 2-3 months but then started
binding up. Cleaning the valves as recommended does not help.
Any suggestions wopuld be deeply appreciate.
Merry Christmas to all. May God be with you.
Teri Powers-Watts, CPO,CPed
Thanks in advance. I have a male, 40 year old patient with a short AK
residual limb. (27 operations). When his limb was longer, he used an Otto
Bock 3R80. He has not been able to use it for about 2 years. We need a
light weight knee that is very stable, preferably with a positive lock.The
patient weighs only 170 and works as a maintenance engineer for an apartment
complex. He must crawl on occasion. He is also an avid hunter, using a tree
stand. Durability is a critical issue. Some of the knees rejected so far
include: Total knee, SNS, 3R45, Ultimate. etc. Presently he is using a
PK-4000 pneumatic 4 bar. It has been okay for 2-3 months but then started
binding up. Cleaning the valves as recommended does not help.
Any suggestions wopuld be deeply appreciate.
Merry Christmas to all. May God be with you.
Teri Powers-Watts, CPO,CPed
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M. Teri Powers-Watts, CPO, CPED, “(no subject),” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/220090.
