Otto Bock's E-Mag Active recieves the Limbless Association's Orthotic Product Innovation Award 2009.
E-Mag is an innovative electromagnetic orthotic knee joint designed with safety, reliability and ease of handling in mind allowing everyday activities to be performed with added security. Stylishly designed yet unobtrusive the E-Mag system is simple to operate and allows the users movements to appear as natural as possible.
With a conventional knee orthosis the two occasions when the user is most at risk of falling are when the joint is manually released or when the lock in the knee does not engage during standing. Since the E-Mag gives clear acoustic or vibration feedback the user is informed of its status at all times and allows a balanced position when the joint is operated assisting in overcoming all sense of insecurity during the stance and engage phases.
A remote control is used to lock and unlock the E-Mag and can be used either as a hand held device or can be integrated into an Otto Bock forearm crutch allowing the user to fully support him or herself with both arms at all times. As a result, maximum stability is maintained at all times whilst release of the knee joint is easy and discreet when operating.
