In response to my inquiry:
“To all:
Any experiences with or knowledge about “Dycor” feet and/or components would
be appreciated. Of course, all responses will be reposted.
Thanks in advance.
Eric Schwelke, C.P.O.”,
To date, I received the following: Thanks for the input.
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They have a very good selection of activity feet, and the people at the
company are very helpful. I have used them and have liked them. Finishing
the foot to the cosmetic cover is not as easy as some, because they do not
have a flat top. All of the feet are for geriatric, or lite duty as I
understand, but perhaps that has changed.
Hope thats helpful.
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I have had good success with 5 or 6 Dycor feet on very low end ambulators.
Most were very lightweight geriatrics. The prostheses were the lightest in
weight I’ve ever made on people who actually walked.
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I have used Dycor feet quite frequently over the past couple of years. They
are the lightest weight feet I’ve ever experienced. Absolutely wonderful
for those ‘lil old ladies and guys who are basic home ambulators and who
require extreme weight reduction. The S/A version especially works well in
providing the extra stability for the weak amputee while still maintaining
light weight feature. I have used the M/A version on lighter weight, K2
amputees, too. There is always a downside. They don’t hold up well to
activity. I would not use them again on anyone beyond a K1. Have had some
trouble with noise, but powder cured it easily.
All in all, I think they’re great for the K1 amputees. Hope I’ve helped.
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We have used quite a few Dycor feet, both the single axis and multi axis
models, with good results. The great thing about them is there weight. When
compared to feet with similar function they are very light. We find them
particularly applicable to low activity level BKs and moderate/low to low
activity AKs. We find they are a bit more challenging to finish off for a
nice cosmetic appearance.
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