Which knee?

C-Leg^® is the microprocessor knee for transfemoral prosthesis users who want the established industry standard trusted by tens of thousands and confirmed by dozens of clinical studies. The most-studied microprocessor knee in history, C-Leg is backed by evidence demonstrating increased efficacy in safety, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness when compared to other prosthetic knees. C-Leg’s superb stumble recovery and smooth swing activation provides a confident, natural gait. Users can speed up, slow down, take on hills and go down stairs step over step—all with a secure, comfortable stride.

The Genium™ Bionic Prosthetic System is a breakthrough in microprocessor-controlled knee joints and is based on a completely new technology platform. Extremely user-friendly and exceptionally responsive, Genium is designed for transfemoral amputees who want the most function possible to respond to the physical and emotional demands of their daily lives. Genium is the most intuitive knee available: for the first time – without powered propulsion – prosthetic users can make quick changes in their cadence, take side-steps, go up stairs step-over-step, walk backwards, step smoothly over obstacles…and more.

The Compact is designed for transfemoral prosthesis users who place a premium on safety and stability but won’t miss all the functionality of microprocessor swing phase control. This knee is excellent for the indoor walker who doesn’t take dramatic shifts in speed or direction. The Compact’s smooth responsiveness, reliability, and stance security is ideal for the person who moves more slowly, but requires the microprocessor stance control to maximize stability. The knee keeps stable when needed, free-swinging during swing phase—and always ready to support the user in case of a stumble.

Which foot should you consider with an Ottobock microprocessor knee?

Working with your Prosthetist

Your conversations and goal setting with your Prosthetist will drive the decision about which system will best support your activities.

Are you getting the most from your prosthesis? Have your clinical needs shifted? Do you have different goals than when you were first fit? The following questions can serve as a foundation for a conversation with your Prosthetist. The results can help shape the solution that produces the best outcomes for you.

Questions to Consider
1. Do you fall more than once a month, or fall for no apparent reason?
2. Are you uncomfortable walking in a crowd because you feel unstable?
3. Is it hard for you to speed up or slow down easily?
4. Do you have to spend a day off your prosthesis at least once a month?
5. Do you have a difficult time keeping up with your kids or grandkids?
6. Does your prosthesis seem to limit you from doing things you want to do?
7. Is it challenging for you to do things like get into your car or tie your shoes?

 

Need a Prosthetist?
If you don’t have a Prosthetist you see regularly, look here for a local Qualified Prosthetist.

More Information
See the Genium, C-Leg and Compact pages for more information about the right prosthesis for you.