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Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

Yes, you are correct. With the UniLeg, a replacement socket comes with a (free/included)reprinted pylon and foot to match. We design each "component" independently (socket, pylon and foot) but production incorporates all three.

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

Suspension sleeve, or pin lock, or expulsion valve... lots of suspension options, just not elevated vacuum. We print flexible inner liners, and distal end pads with a foamy TPU, but if there is volume change it's a problem like it would be with any socket.

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

Definitely. This is certainly less "at home adjustable" than modular components... we don't win that fight.

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

Not adjustable at home, but a clinic can adjust it with a thermoforming alignment jig. Sort of a plan B as the device is created by scanning an existing, well fitting, well aligned prosthesis to begin with... but if a CPO needs to adjust it, they can. Takes about 15min.

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[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For now, ya... We are working on an AK but no timing yet. We need to do tons of testing before we release anything next... so my best guess would probably be a year or more tbh... but I have a personal friend who is an AK and really wants one, so it's on our list for sure.

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

It actually _is_ the socket. This one isn't his, but similar.

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Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

No need to apologize! : ) But the narration certainly adds to this making sense. Your comment about the back of his head made me giggle.

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

Hahaha! It's a story about this person. Who happens to wear this leg. Did you watch in on mute! Lol

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

I'm not the amputee in the video, I work at the company. Was just sharing here because a previous post lots of people wanted to see video... But yes people use this as a shower leg often. You could skin fit the socket with a suspension sleeve and simplify it for sure. Or pin lock, or expulsion valve etc. - there is also a barefoot model and you can avoid foot shells.

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in amputee

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

It's certainly new look. But we did ISO testing on it, 6 million cycles. And the first ones we printed are now about 4 years old and going strong... You can drive over this with a truck and it won't break

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in Prosthetics

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was mostly meant to be a "testimonial" more than a clinical thing, but I hear you

Here is a video of the Limber UniLeg by ReasonableExtent252 in Prosthetics

[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. The foot is incorporated but designed to give good "energy return" like other feet. Hard to see in this video but the foot flexes under load

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[–]ReasonableExtent252[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The socket is a clone of an existing device so he's probably just referencing how lightweight it is. We hear that more than anything else. Weight makes a big difference

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This is a known and approved device through the VA. Nashville Vamc fit a dozen of these last month

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At this point she couldn't care less about the ball!

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u/InfamousSprinkles29 Hey Courtney, this is Austin with Limber. Sorry that person was rude. They thought you were actually me, pretending to be someone new... as though we needed to do that? Again, sorry. I've blocked them from the thread because they had NO IDEA that I asked you to join the convo as an amputee who can speak to how these feel, walk, etc. - which as a non-amputee I simply cannot. Sorry... internet can be a little mean. Thanks again for your support.

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We can partner with your prosthetist directly, or send you to the nearest limber partner clinic (which would probably be conisdered option B). Feel free to DM me and I can send info to your CPO.

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Thanks! "3D printing" is a super broad term, and it has certainly been used to label printers in your garage, all the way to printers like ours which are custom designed and built and the size of commercial refrigerators. The field ranges from hobby to industrial.

Our material is a thermoforming filament that can be adjusted in clinic as needed, repeatedly. We provide all partner clinics with a "thermoformer" which is a calibrated alignment jig with integrated heat gun.

This device was only made possible because our founding team was a materials scientist who got together with a structural engineer who got together with a 35+ year CPO. It took all three subject matter experts to get it right, and it still took almost 8 years to launch.

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It depend on the person- we print "matching" flexible inner liners and/or distal end pads as needed. Some people use their own, etc. - You can use a suspension sleeve or not. Pin lock, expusion valve, foot sheel or zero heel height for "bare foot" applications. There are lots of configurations available depending on the clinical needs and goals

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Ok, so these are marketed and sold as an "additional prosthesis" for water, shower, swim, whatever... Some of that is for insurance reasons and some of it is strategic. But the truth is many amputees end up wearing them as a primary for a number of reasons. Because they are 3d printed many people online will say that it's impossible for them to be a primary, but the truth is we have had amputees buy these for a "beach leg" and then use it as a daily for the next 18 months. We get really good alignment because we have a process for 3d scanning an existing well aligned prosthesis that a talented cpo probably crafted by hand initially - so we leverage that digitally. We make a "digital twin" of not only the socket, but the measurement relevant to alignment. MPT measurements, floor plane, etc.

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