Try a Freedom foot. They are much like the flex feet and waterproof too.
Also the Pathfinder is advertised as waterproof.
One other colleague suggested Freedom Innovations as a good choice for a
manufacturer. freedom-innovations.com or call 888-818 6777
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Almost any of the Otto Bock products originally from Springlite are
excellent solutions, particularly their family of pylon feet. From the
adapter down there are no metal parts in the pylon structure as OB uses
urethanes to create the bond between upper and lower carbon fiber platforms.
Adapters are available in stainless steel. Certain of the feet can be
direct bonded to the socket to provide a virtually “metal free” environment.
Great for the very active. Extremely durable.
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Kingsley Steplite is the recommended foot for use with the Active Ankle and
is waterproof
L5976 like the Seattle Foot, comparable price.
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Try Rothschild Orthopedic Appliances Inc. They are in Salisbury, Maryland.
They fabricate a one-piece thermoplastic prosthesis that may fit the needs
of your patient.
http://www.thelightpro.com/corp-profile.html
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College Park EXO Trustep with ALX ankle. Easy to pop foot shell off to flush
after sand and salt water exposure. Supply extra spectra socks and foot
shells. You may use a silicone adhesive between the top of the foot shell
and the exo shank to make the system more water resistant.
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Never used a Seattle foot myself, but have a Carbon Copy that is sealed so
doubt if I would have any trouble in the water.
Try writing them, Carbon Copy I mean, and see what they tell you.
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Look into the active ankle by Rampro. Yhey are head quartered out of
California.
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Derma~FlexT Leg Skins
Are supposed to be very durable. They come from:
Alatheia Prosthetics
Web site: www.dermatos.com
e-mail: Emil@dermatos.com
800.670.9550 (toll free in the US)
601.919.2113 international callers
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If he is willing to change legs for the water leg, I have successfully used
the Seattle Flexible keel foot with an exoskeletal design. I like that foot
because it is all plastic and fairly inexpensive, so if it rots from the
water, it is easy to replace. I also use a pin system and add an outer
sleeve to keep water out of the socket. I laminate in the locking unit and
foam around it for the exo. When done, I glue a cover over the push button
to keep water out. One of the lock systems that is primarily plastic and
that is removable from the inside of the socket is best so it can be
serviced if water damaged. I also usually laminate a spandex design into
the exo outer lamination if they like a lively color or design.
If he insists that the leg do everything from normal active daily use to
also being able to be used in the water, that makes it much more difficult.
You could use a Seattle Lite foot, but I’d use only the one with the carbon
keel, as the delrin does not hold up to an active patient. That’s what I
like about the Flexible keel. Because it is flexible, it tends not to break
as easily. But not a very dynamic foot.
Felix Carstens
Dipl.-Ing., MS, OTM, CPO(D)
Germany
