looking for old, english hip joint for transfemoral amp

looking for old, english hip joint for transfemoral amp

Jamie Little

1/23/2007

Hello List,

I have a patient (english ex serviceman) who is
insistent on using a hip joint (originally made by
Hanger prosthetics in the UK he believes) that I can
not find in any catalogue or website I have
researched.

 The joint is a double swivel pelvic band joint. It
consists of the standard metal pelvic band but with
attachment points for a shoulder strap. There is a
single axis hip joint with an open ball bearing
configuration. The most interesting aspect of the
device is that it attaches to the socket by means of a
hoseshoe shaped band, held in place by two ball
joints placed at ischial level, anteriorly and
posteriorly on the socket at mid M/L.

Has anyone had experience with this joint? Do you have
or know of how I could find parts? HAs Hanger UK been
absorbed by another Mega Healthcare Conglomerate
like most manufacturers?

Thanks for your help.

W. James Little, B.Sc., C.P.(c)
Custom Prosthetic Services Ltd.
Victoria, BC
Canada

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