Ultraflex Ultra Safe Gait (USS) Ankle Joints
Give Your Patients Unprecedented Motion & Stability.
Adjustable muscle augmentation – ADR elastomer technology fine-tunes first, second, and third rockers. Compression of the posterior channel augments the tibialis anterior in early to mid stance. Compression of the anterior channel augments the gastroc-soleus in mid to late stance. Changing the restraint levels are accomplished with simple set screw adjustments. Orthotists can make further refinements as dictated by patient presentation by adjusting elastomer length.
Unrestricted motion - Ultraflex ADR restrains ROM, does NOT hold it or stop it, offering increased ROM that is stabilized. The plantarflexion or dorsiflexion stop can be used to create a rigid stop when dynamic restraint is not adequate.
Customized stability in stance - ADR selectively augments and provides support for the tibialis anterior and gastroc-soleous muscles and alters their response to ground reaction forces (GRF) as needed; 0-140 in/lb of torque restraint for plantarflexion and for dorsiflexion. Dual medial and lateral stirrups support the mid-foot and transfers GRF to the toe lever. The custom interface provides support specific to the patient presentation.
Smooth/natural rollover - Adjustable range of motion, plantarflexion and dorisflexion range from 0-40º; ADR allows for improved knee-ankle-foot biomechanics with ROM that is stabilized. ADR may maximize speed at a reduced energy cost.
Clearance in swing - ADR provides sufficient force to restrain GRF, returns ankle to neutral, and assists foot clearance during swing.
Continuously adjustable:
- 0-40º Plantarflexion ROM
- 0-40º Dorsiflexion ROM
Adjustable Dynamic Response muscle augmentation:
- Plantarflexion up to 140 in/lb
- Dorsiflexion up to 140 in/lb
Clinical Presentations:
- Crouch gait types
- Equinus gait types
- Variants of crouch and equines
Treatment Specialties:
- Spastic hemiplegic, diplegic, and quadriplegic cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level 1 - 4)
- Spinal cord pathology
- Idiopathic toe walking syndrome
- Post-stroke
- Challenging neurological and developmental conditions
Age Groups:
- Pediatric/adolescent patients up to 110 lb – Ultraflex UltraSafeGait™
- Note: For patients from 110 to 250 lb – please use adult version, Ultraflex UltraSafeStep™
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