Re: Responses to AK Runners

Re: Responses to AK Runners

Arthur Sirdofsky Cpo

The following are some responses to my question regarding componentry to AK
Runners:


Arthur,

Could you please be so kind and forward me your replies. I am a prosthetist
in South Africa. I have used the Otto Bock 3R36 knee joint on some TK
patients (all running without any complaints of the knee collapsing under
them) but never had the opportunity to make such a running prosthesis for
an Trans Femural Amputee.

Your reply will be appreciated.

Regards

Marco du Plooy

----- Original Message -----
From: Arthur Sirdofsky Cpo < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 2:51 AM
Subject: [OANDP-L] Running With Ak Prosthesis





Arthur,

I have one transfemoral patient who runs daily 2-4 miles. He is wearing an
ischial containment socket with iceross locking liner, mauch knee, and flex
foot with good success.

David Goris, CPO,LPO
----- Original Message -----
From: Arthur Sirdofsky Cpo < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 8:51 PM
Subject: [OANDP-L] Running With Ak Prosthesis


> Would appreciate feedback from practitioners who have had experience
fitting
> Ak
> prostheses to patients who are recreational runners....3-5 miles a day.
> Particularly
> interested in knee units and suspension systems of preference.
>
> Sincerely,
> Arthur Sirdofsky CPO
>
>