Orthotic
Neurotronic KAFO
The Neurotronic knee joint system is a sophisticated electro
mechanical knee control component designed specifically for
people with knee extensor weakness, knee instability or loss of
knee control and sets the benchmark for this class of limb
control technology.
The Neurotronic is incorporated into a discreet lightweight
carbon frame, locking automatically in stance phase and free
moving in swing phase. In stance phase, the Neurotronic
stabilises the knee in any position to enable the user to safely
load the effected limb even when the knee joint is flexed or
bent. During swing phase, the Neurotronic allows the knee to
move freely to achieve a natural gait pattern without the
compensations seen with conventional designs.
The electromechanical knee joint system is controlled either by
a pressure sensor under the foot piece or by motion sensors
integrated in the controller. The control mechanism
incorporates an inclinometer and accelerometer motion sensors
that detect the movement and position of the lower leg.
When standing with the orthosis or just before heel strike, the
motion sensors lock the Neurotronic system knee joint. The
motion detection is sensitive to speed and the joint will lock
regardless of length and speed of steps and regardless of a hill
gradient.
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