17BK1 Corrective System Joints

The new static corrective system joints for the upper and lower extremities (hand, elbow, knee or ankle joints) are suitable for fittings on children as well as adults.

Korrekturgelenk.

17BK1 Corrective System Joints


At a glance

  • Functionality and safety for your patient
  • Continuous angle adjustment
  • Innovative quick application
  • High stability and low weight
  • For adults and children
  • 4 sizes from 12mm to 20mm


The new static corrective joints 17BK1 are used in positioning orthoses and the joints match current sizes of the Otto Bock bar portfolio.

The individual angles required by your patients are continuously adjustable using a worm gear. An angle scale is located on the joints for orientation, control, and targeted adjustment of the correction. A unique quick application system which makes it possible to fully unlock the corrective joint was developed for easy application and removal of the orthosis. This simplifies hygiene, among other things. After applying the orthosis, the correction is fixed to the original corrective setting.

A further setting is unlocking of the joint, the extension of which can be adjusted as necessary in the stop angle position. This allows for things like physiotherapy or the installation of a dynamic unit (which will be available shortly).

Indications:

The static corrective system joints are suitable for patients with neurological or orthopaedic diseases in conjunction with contractures of the joints.

Neurological indications: Stroke, cerebral palsy, condition after paraplegia, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, craniocerebral injuries, dystrophies.

Orthopaedic indications: After total knee joint endoprosthesis, burns, amputation, after ligament rupture, fractures.

Contraindications:

  • Structural contracture
    • Deformation: Muscles, bones
    • Ankylosis, ossifications, fibrosis
  • Poor blood circulation

Function

  • Improved rest position
  • Stretching of the spastic musculature
  • Protection, safety and the option of gradual joint mobilization during the rehabilitation phase
  • Promoting growth of the shortened tissue or, as the case may be, alteration of changed tissue and the associated increase in joint activity
  • Possible prevention of malformations and restoration of joint function