The E-Mag Control & E-Mag Active Orthoses

The Otto Bock E-Mag Control and E-Mag Active Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO) are state of the art lower limb orthoses suitable for individuals who have suffered weakness to their lower limbs due to neurological disorders such as Polio, or more commonly now, lower motor neuron lesions such as injuries to the nerves and muscles controlling the leg that can result in paralysis.

Weakness of the muscles supporting the knee and the foot means sufferers do not have enough stability at the knee to allow them to walk safely without the knee collapsing from underneath them.

Before launch of the E-Mag Series by Otto Bock Healthcare orthotic knee joints were only mechanical in nature and users had to lock and unlock their knee joints manually.

Thanks to the combination of electronics and mechanical components, the E-MAG Control & E-Mag Active offers a higher level of safety and mobility, with less energy consumption during everyday activities.

The E-MAG Control:

The E-MAG Control significantly increases patient confidence during everyday activities thanks to its unique combination of electronics and mechanical technology. The E-MAG Control features a wireless remote control unit so users who have limited mobility and use crutches can unlock the knee joint. This allows them to support themselves and still gain the benefit of the knee joint while maintaining complete control and stability.

The Benefits:

• Orthotic joint system with electronic controls
• Feedback function ensures maximum safety
• Protected from outside disturbances
• Easily to operate thanks to remote control unit
• Patients can support themselves with both arms at all times

The E-MAG Active:

The E-MAG Active knee joint system locks and unlocks the knee joint during walking. The knee joint is electronically locked during the stance phase (weight bearing) and is unlocked during the swing through phase (non-weight bearing). It therefore facilitates a secure and dynamic gait pattern. Users are able to achieve a near normal physiological gait pattern and require less energy while walking.

The Benefits:

• Secured stance phase – free swing-through phase
• Electronically controlled system knee joint
• Joint system for custom orthoses
• The E-MAG Active is suitable for patients with no ankle functionality
• Smoother, more natural gait pattern
• Temporary release function (e.g. for riding a bicycle)

LOC works closely with Otto Bock UK during the assessment, fitting and supply of either the E-Mag Control or E-Mag Active Orthosis and has access to their highly experienced technical and clinical support team throughout production and post supply.

Each Orthosis has contra-indications for use and Otto Bock Healthcare as manufacturers lay down strict technical specifications for the maximum stress limits and other clinical criteria which has to be met before manufacture is started.

Not all individuals with lower limb paralysis are suitable for this type of orthosis and a detailed assessment by a qualified Orthotist is essential.

To book an assessment, please call: +44 (O) 20 8974 9989
or request a Call Back via the web site.

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