Genium / X2 / X3 responses
Jack Ben-Ezra
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Title:
Genium / X2 / X3 responses
Creator:
Jack Ben-Ezra
Date:
5/11/2013
Text:
A number of people asked for the responses to my request for comparrisons
of the Otto Bock Genium Knee, X2 and X3. So, here is what I got along with
some comparison to the C-leg. Some of it is paraphrased and some cut and
paste.
The Genium, X2 and X3 all have the same basic mode process and ambulatory
features, 5 additional mymodes and has a splash resistance rating. The X2
has a protective skin over the carbon fiber frame, running mode and can
accommodate a sprinter style foot for that feature. The X3 in addition to
the X2 has a mute mode and is waterproof with the standard pylon to 3
meters, has corrosion resistance features and a lower weight limit (275) as
it is expected to withstand more aggressive use.
Others reported that the Genium fills in the gaps left by the C-leg with
am improved ability to share weight evenly on both legs, rely on the knee
and walk with stance flexion.
The X2 has more modes then the Genium and the X3 is water proof
The Genium series also has a longer run time on the batery ( 5 days(?) ),
then the C-leg. I guess that would depend on individual activity level.
Since the X2 and X3 seem to be mostly military use at the moment I didn't
get much on people experiences fitting either as compaired to the Genium.
One amputee who has had the opportunity to use both the Genium and X2
commented...
I liked the genium better because it is lighter and can
do most everything that the x2 can do except running. (from what i'm told)
all this other stuff about climbing stairs and running is fine if your
young and you have a long
stump and the strength to do it.
Additionally he reported that when kneeling theX2 has a tendancy to rise up
but that the Genium does not.
I hope I haven't left anything out.
Thank you to everyone who responded. I would love to hear more as we all
gain more experience with these products and I will try to update the list
if I have more information in the future.
Jack Ben-Ezra, C.p.
of the Otto Bock Genium Knee, X2 and X3. So, here is what I got along with
some comparison to the C-leg. Some of it is paraphrased and some cut and
paste.
The Genium, X2 and X3 all have the same basic mode process and ambulatory
features, 5 additional mymodes and has a splash resistance rating. The X2
has a protective skin over the carbon fiber frame, running mode and can
accommodate a sprinter style foot for that feature. The X3 in addition to
the X2 has a mute mode and is waterproof with the standard pylon to 3
meters, has corrosion resistance features and a lower weight limit (275) as
it is expected to withstand more aggressive use.
Others reported that the Genium fills in the gaps left by the C-leg with
am improved ability to share weight evenly on both legs, rely on the knee
and walk with stance flexion.
The X2 has more modes then the Genium and the X3 is water proof
The Genium series also has a longer run time on the batery ( 5 days(?) ),
then the C-leg. I guess that would depend on individual activity level.
Since the X2 and X3 seem to be mostly military use at the moment I didn't
get much on people experiences fitting either as compaired to the Genium.
One amputee who has had the opportunity to use both the Genium and X2
commented...
I liked the genium better because it is lighter and can
do most everything that the x2 can do except running. (from what i'm told)
all this other stuff about climbing stairs and running is fine if your
young and you have a long
stump and the strength to do it.
Additionally he reported that when kneeling theX2 has a tendancy to rise up
but that the Genium does not.
I hope I haven't left anything out.
Thank you to everyone who responded. I would love to hear more as we all
gain more experience with these products and I will try to update the list
if I have more information in the future.
Jack Ben-Ezra, C.p.
Citation
Jack Ben-Ezra, “Genium / X2 / X3 responses,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/235117.
