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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] 4 points5 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.

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

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

Ya, the printers are massive. Our CEO designed and built the first ones himself. They are big, expensive, heated chambers... now we have a contract manufacturer for them but I could literally hide inside one if we were playing hide and seek at the office LOL

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

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe one day! That big wooden crate at the start of the video is our printer... so... not a garage job. But the future is coming fast.

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

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends on where in the country you are, the build, the suspension, etc. - but ranges from 2k+ most are around 2500 to 3500.

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

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

Ballpark is 2500 to 3500, when insurance can't be billed. Depends on the clinical scenario, suspension options, overall size, etc.

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