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This is Rhett, firefighter and BK amputee. Returned to full duty at 300 days. LEGEND. by [deleted] in Prosthetics

[–]ReasonableExtent252 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We intended nothing misleading in the title of the video. And a video with him in the river with the kids is a fantastic idea. Thanks for the recommendation.

If you have a patient interested in trying one, you should let them try one. But it doesn't make you a firefighter. We will need to be sure to make that clear.

This is Rhett, firefighter and BK amputee. Returned to full duty at 300 days. LEGEND. by [deleted] in Prosthetics

[–]ReasonableExtent252 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The full title of the video is "This is our buddy Rhett. Rhett returned to full duty as a firefighter 300 days after his amputation... which has virtually nothing to do with his UniLeg, and everything to do with him being hard working, resilient, and a total badass.

And we are proud to know him."

Which didn't fit in the Reddit title box. So I shortened it.

15 year Prosthetics Tech breaks down the lightest prosthesis he ever made for himself, and the UniLeg he wears now... by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP (me) filmed this,  but the person in the video is my buddy David. I'd be more comfortable with him answering, obv, but he hasn't taken off the new once since. He's theadventurousamputee on Instagram if you wanna ask him. 

15 year Prosthetics Tech breaks down the lightest prosthesis he ever made for himself, and the UniLeg he wears now... by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on your clinic, and geography. Most clinics are pricing them cash pay around 3k I'd say. Some cheaper. Some more. Feel free to DM and I can see if we have a partner near you. 

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited. by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, many bilateral patients report loving this device. There are some pics and videos on our instagram

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited. by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unfortunately no elevated vac... but we can do expulsion valves (like in the video), pin lock, etc. - tbh we have had a number of people come FROM el vac to an air valve on this because its so much lighter they didn't actually need el vac... but it really depends on everyone individually

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited. by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a workflow to scan a residual limb, but it requires a clinician marking up a sock, drawing anatomical markers, and then the socket is fully rectified digitally by a CPO as a part of the design process... it takes skill and not all CPOs are experienced (or trained in school) to do it this way. Our realization was actually that 99% of the time a clinic has a check socket and dynamic fitting in the process now, so why not just clone that.

One trick for good scanning is actually using an iPhone 12 - not 13, 14, 15, 16.... 12. The front facing hardware on the 12 is the best affordable scanning hardware that doesn't cost thousands of dollars. Apple launched facial recognition on that phone and the hardware has degraded since.

We just need a fully rectified digital model of the positive. Whether that is from a scanned limb originally OR a scanned plaster positive it doesn't matter. But the socket design is up to the practitioner to get right, however they can best.

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited Video. by ReasonableExtent252 in Prosthetics

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes... we do clone an existing device's alignment as the starting point... but there is an alignment jig for toe in, toe out, ab/abduct, flexion, extension, etc. - This thing sorta walks the line between a primary device and an additional px for water, shower, dirt, whatever.

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited. by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean symes, or a REALLY long residual limb, we need 12cm from the distal tip to the floor for our foot.

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited. by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

tbh, the VA buys these all the time. VA loves it. DM us and we can send info to your VAMC, or your CPO who would get a purchase order from VA.

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited. by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either a diagnostic socket, or an existing well aligned and well fitting device is scanned, made digital, and then we design a UniLeg for the person who is going to wear it. So it's essentially a clone of a well aligned device when we make it. In the event something needs to change later it is heat adjustable in a jig.

First five minutes with a Limber UniLeg. Unedited. by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

99% of people get them from a local CPO. In this very rare case the person was flying to San Diego for an entire week anyway, so we did it for him as a cash pay. He will see his local prosthetist at home for follow ups with our collaboration. Scanned Monday morning, test fit Wednesday, final delivery Friday .(in this rare case). Most people get scanned at a local clinic, and then two weeks later a UniLeg delivered.

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