LYDERNAIRE Pylons
Steven L. Fries, CPO
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Title:
LYDERNAIRE Pylons
Creator:
Steven L. Fries, CPO
Text:
Hello LIST Friends,
I am trying to track down any information on some newly designed helium
filled pylons which the manufacturer, LYDERNAIRE, claims will help to reduce
the weight of lower extremity prostheses. It is my understanding that the
pylon has a small one-way valve which is used to fill the pylon with pressurized
helium making it practically weightless. In some cases, the foot/ankle had
to be weighted slightly to prevent the prosthesis from floating away. One
patient reportedly had to retrieve their prosthesis from the corner of their
ceiling one morning where it had drifted during the night. I think this
weight saving pylon has tremendous potential and if anyone happens to know
anything about this new revolutionary LYDERNAIRE component, please let me know.
Thanks to all!
Steven Fries, LPO
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I am trying to track down any information on some newly designed helium
filled pylons which the manufacturer, LYDERNAIRE, claims will help to reduce
the weight of lower extremity prostheses. It is my understanding that the
pylon has a small one-way valve which is used to fill the pylon with pressurized
helium making it practically weightless. In some cases, the foot/ankle had
to be weighted slightly to prevent the prosthesis from floating away. One
patient reportedly had to retrieve their prosthesis from the corner of their
ceiling one morning where it had drifted during the night. I think this
weight saving pylon has tremendous potential and if anyone happens to know
anything about this new revolutionary LYDERNAIRE component, please let me know.
Thanks to all!
Steven Fries, LPO
**************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL
Home.
( <URL Redacted>)
Citation
Steven L. Fries, CPO, “LYDERNAIRE Pylons,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229207.
