Specific hinge
Geelong Orthotics Pty Ltd
Description
Collection
Title:
Specific hinge
Creator:
Geelong Orthotics Pty Ltd
Date:
11/23/2005
Text:
I have a request from asurgeon for a knne orthosis to be used post-op on a combined PCL/ACL injury. He wants specific anteriorly directed forces to prevent posterior tibial sag for the PCL.
He is also requesting a hinge that we can lock in at a specific angle (ie 30deg) but can then be unlocked (with an easy click -disengage opperation) and still have restricted ROM settings, ie 30-90.
I have found a post op KO by DJ that will do this and could use the hinge in our custom manufacture.
My question is - is there a hinge out ther that would be better in a custom/funtional KO. Have searched the usuall suppliers, Bock, Becker, USMC, OTS, Fillauer.
Any suggestions??
Ben
Ben McMurtrie
B. App. Sci (P&O). CO. MAOPA
Geelong Orthotics P/L
70 Bellerine St
Geelong 3220
Vic Australia
Ph 613 5224 2200
Fax 613 5223 3229
E <Email Address Redacted>
Web www.geelongorthotics.com.au
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He is also requesting a hinge that we can lock in at a specific angle (ie 30deg) but can then be unlocked (with an easy click -disengage opperation) and still have restricted ROM settings, ie 30-90.
I have found a post op KO by DJ that will do this and could use the hinge in our custom manufacture.
My question is - is there a hinge out ther that would be better in a custom/funtional KO. Have searched the usuall suppliers, Bock, Becker, USMC, OTS, Fillauer.
Any suggestions??
Ben
Ben McMurtrie
B. App. Sci (P&O). CO. MAOPA
Geelong Orthotics P/L
70 Bellerine St
Geelong 3220
Vic Australia
Ph 613 5224 2200
Fax 613 5223 3229
E <Email Address Redacted>
Web www.geelongorthotics.com.au
E-mail disclaimer
The information contained in this email transmission is confidential and is intended only for the use of the addresses. If you are not the named recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of the information is strictly prohibited and unauthorised. If you receive this transmission in error, please delete this email and I would request that you notify me by telephone +61 3 5224 2200 to advise of this error.
Citation
Geelong Orthotics Pty Ltd, “Specific hinge,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/225767.
