Leg orthosis C-Brace®

Hannah wears a C-Brace orthotronic mobility system. She is laughing and playing with her children.

The new C-Brace

David wears a C-Brace orthotronic mobility system. He is smiling at the viewer while sitting by a lake.

David with the new C-Brace

C-Brace® user Melvin plays with his nieces in the garden.

Melvin with the new C-Brace

Wolfgang with the new C-Brace

C-Brace® user Hannah plays with her children.

Hannah with the new C-Brace

Computer-controlled orthotronic mobility system

The computer-controlled C-Brace® KAFO opens up entirely new possibilities for freedom of movement. Flexing the leg under load, for example while sitting down, negotiating slopes, walking over uneven terrain or going down stairs step-over-step – the C-Brace® orthotronic mobility system is the first to make it all possible.

And the new C-Brace® offers additional advantages: it’s smaller and can also be worn under clothing; it’s lighter and the user doesn’t need to exert as much effort when walking. New sensor technology makes the entire gait pattern even more dynamic and responsive. The user can also change settings on their joint – such as switching to cycling mode – using a smartphone app.

Like the technician, the user also benefits from a considerably simplified fitting process. The technician can now fabricate the C-Brace® directly using two different fabrication methods and also configure individual user settings via a tablet.

Thigh shell

The thigh shell is fabricated and individually fitted by the technician. Two fabrication methods, prepreg and Orthopox epoxy resin, are available.

Lower leg shell

Made of fibre composite material, the lower leg shell is fabricated and individually fitted by the technician. Two fabrication methods, prepreg and Orthopox epoxy resin, are available.

C-Brace® medial support

The medial support is available in four different versions, so the ideal selection can be made for the user.

Display

The LED display lets users check the status, such as the battery charge level. It is readily visible.

C-Brace® joint unit

All of the technology in the new C-Brace® – including the hydraulics, 3D sensor and microprocessor – is contained in the joint unit.

The microprocessor receives and processes the sensor signals and controls every phase of walking with the C-Brace® in real time.

Footshell

The footshell of the C-Brace® is fabricated and individually fitted by the technician. Two fabrication methods, prepreg and Orthopox epoxy resin, are available.

Ankle joint

The technician can use various fitting options for the ankle joint – tailored to the user’s individual needs.

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Benefits at a glance

New freedom of movement

Walking slowly or quickly, running on inclines or in rough terrain, avoiding tripping situations, walking down stairs step-over-step or flexing the leg under a load: the C-Brace® lets users experience new freedom of movement.

Small and lightweight

The new C-Brace® is small enough to be worn inconspicuously under clothing. Because it’s lightweight, the user expends less effort while walking.

Enhanced safety while walking

The C-Brace® enhances safety by responding in real time, including in possible tripping situations: the user can step or sit down with the knee flexed and walk on uneven terrain or slopes.

App control for user and technician

Users can conveniently control their C-Brace® with the Cockpit app, for example when switching to cycling mode. The O&P professional uses the Setup app to individually adjust the C-Brace® in simple steps.

Dynamic movement patterns

The new sensor technology makes the C-Brace® even more intuitive to use; movement patterns are even more dynamic and responsive.

Simplified fabrication process

The new C-Brace® can be constructed by certified O&P professionals directly at the medical supply company. Both the user and technician benefit from simplified fabrication.

Functionality

The C-Brace® consists of individually fabricated thigh, calf and foot components. An ankle joint (unilateral or bilateral fitting) or an individual spring element connects the foot and calf components. The sensor system continuously measures the flexion of the knee joint and its angular acceleration. This lets the C-Brace® detect the user’s current walking phase, so it can regulate the hydraulic resistances as well as control the flexion and extension of the knee joint.

User experience

In conversation with Hannah

Hannah remembers that doctors actually advised her to have her paralysed leg amputated. It’s unbelievable when you consider how independent she is in her day-to-day life with her family now. “I can walk again, and I now feel free to do all the things I did before my illness,” Hannah says. And as a mother, the most important thing for Hannah is being able to hold hands with both of her children.

In conversation with Melvin

Melvin talks about the first time he wore the C-Brace®. “It was a great feeling when I noticed how the C-Brace® supported me,” Melvin says. He can rely completely on the C-Brace®, lead a more flexible everyday life and simply get going when wants to – without planning and considering whether it will be too much for him.

In conversation with Wolfgang

Without the support of the C-Brace®, Wolfgang would be unable to support his own weight. He would collapse. He says he is fascinated about everything that’s possible with this orthosis. “I have tried to outsmart the C-Brace® before, but it was impossible. I can go up and down stairs, or walk across meadows and on rough trails,” he says. Wolfgang has yet to discover the limits of the C-Brace®.