Clinical and Technical Information
Choosing the Right System for Your Patient
The Otto Bock C-Leg® and Otto Bock Compact™ microprocessor-controlled knees are designed to deliver the best in stability and reliability. Both knees utilize easy-to-charge lithium ion batteries with 40-45 hours of power.
They are appropriate for people who:
- Are transfemoral amputees, including those with bilateral limb deficiencies or hip disarticulation amputations
- Are involved in activities that require a high level of stance stability
- Walk or have the potential to walk on uneven terrain
- Frequently descend stairs or negotiate slopes
Ideal for people who: 
- Currently are or have the potential to be unlimited community ambulators
- Can utilize Second Mode for varied activities such as bicycling, roller-blading, or extended periods of standing
- Need the benefits of a durable, high strength frame
- Have the ability or potential to walk faster than 3 mph/5 kph and walks up to or more than 3 miles/5 km a day
- Are involved in activities requiring a high level of stance phase safety as well as efficient swing phase control
- Change direction and speed suddenly for work, sport, or home activities
- Would benefit from automatic swing phase adjustments because of their daily activities
- Could improve their gait by using stance extension dampening
- Wish to take advantage of Wireless Remote Control
- Need to stand for long periods of time and could utilize the Standing Mode
Additional Information
- C-Leg® Quick Guides
- BionicLink and C-Soft
- Adjusting C-Leg for dynamic factor video
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C-Leg® Microprocessor Knee Patient Evaluation Protocol |
C-Leg Courses
You must be certified to fit your patients with either a C-Leg or Compact microprocessor knee. Select this link for a video, registration form and other information in order for you to complete an online exam to become certified.
