Microprocessor Controlled Orthosis

Microprocessor Controlled Orthosis

Walk fluidly, walk safely, and walk all day

Microprocessor Controlled Orthosis is our proven, world-renowned microprocessor controlled technology. This lifechanging intelligent orthotic allows people with impaired mobility, due to partial paralysis in their lower limbs, to walk again. Instead of a locked knee brace, cane or wheelchair, this system provides the freedom to participate in regular daily activities. Preventing complications like osteoporosis pressure sores.

Freedom to move all-day

This gives the user the ability to take part in activities like walking their dog, taking public transport, going to music festivals, attending sporting events, traveling, and other normal daily activities.

Benefits

Slim & Lightweight

  • Slim & Lighweight
  • Controlled Stance Release
  • Spring Assist
  • Manual Lock & Free Mode Options
  • Simple & Easy to Read Digital Display
  • Battery Powered for Convenience
  • Flexible Configuration options
  • Remote FOB key or Manual Control Buttons

Indications

  • Quadricep weakness
  • Flaccid paralysis of lower limb
  • Resultant paralysis from orthopaedic injury or procedure
  • Insufficient knee control
  • Spinal injuries
  • Stroke wearers (mild tone only)
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Patient can initiate swing phase from their hip
  • Hip flexion power 2+ (Oxford scale)
  • The wearer can stand independently
  • Minimum user weight 50kg
  • Maximum user weight including carrying weight 100kg

Contraindications

  • Unable to initiate hip flexion to initiate swing phase from muscle power or with compensatory movements
  • Knee or hip flexion contracture greater than 10 degrees
  • 10 plus degrees genu varus or valgus that can’t be reduced
  • Significant muscle tone/spasticity (mild can be managed)
  • Compromised trunk control
  • A leg length discrepancy more than 15cm
  • Muscle conditions that prevent control of an orthosis including moderate or severe spasticity
  • Lack of sensory or cognitive ability necessary to operate and perceive device controls and indicators respectively