Rather than provide a Transfemoral knee with a KD Adapter, fit your Knee Disarticulation Amputee with a knee specifically engineered for their Biomechanics! True-KD™ Biomechanics not only (1) serves your KD Amputee’s unique cosmetic needs, True-KD knees are also (2) engineered to maximize stability & energy efficiency by exploiting your KD Patient’s distinct biomechanical advantage!
(1) Serving your KD Amputee’s Unique Cosmetic Needs
The extremely low build height of a True-KD knee’s proximal segment provides better cosmetic symmetry while in the seated position. Additionally, the knee’s tibial portion tucks under the socket making entering and exiting vehicles incredibly easy!
SLK Multi-Matrix KD™
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with True-KD™ Biomechanics
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Microprocessor Knee
5PS10 KD™
with True-KD™ Biomechanics
Stance Flexion K3/K4 Knee
4P10 KD™
with True-KD™ Biomechanics
K3/K4 Heavy Duty Knee
4010 KD™
with True-KD™ Biomechanics
K2 Knee
(2) Exploiting Your KD Amputee’s Distinct Biomechanical Advantages
Every Prosthetists knows KD Amputees have high voluntary control. A knee engineered for a Transfemoral (TF) Amputee, fit with a low-profile adapter, fails to capitalize on your Patient’s most essential biomechanical advantage.
Why a Transfemoral Type Knee is Wrong for Your KD Patient
The Advantages of True-KD™ Biomechanics for Your KD Patient
The hyper posterior location of a transfemoral knee’s Instantaneous Center of Rotation (ICR) is inefficient for your KD Patient. With a transfemoral type knee, your KD Amputee will:
- Experience a delayed initial swing-phase moment, preventing the
- smoothest gait possible, and
- Use far too much energy overcoming the excessive stability necessary
- for an Amputee with a shorter residual limb.
True-KD knee geometry takes advantage of your KD Amputee’s naturally higher voluntary control. No excessive stability to overcome means:
- Energy expenditure is minimized
- Smoothness of gait is maximized
Your Patient enjoys all day stamina and safety!
Every KD Amputee loves the difference of True-KD™ Biomechanics!