Fillauer Swing Phase Lock
The Swing Phase Lock, mounted on the lateral side, is shipped as a set
with the Swing Phase Control Joint, which is mounted medially. The
Control Joint uses friction to regulate knee flexion when the orthosis
is unlocked during swing phase. The design has three modes of operation
controlled by a proximal remote push-button switch:
- Automatic mode for walking
- Manual unlock mode for sitting
- Manual lock mode for standing
- Free flexion during swing phase
- Automatic locking prior to stance phase
- Closely mimics normal gait patterns
- Eliminates circumduction vaulting
- Toe clearance during swing phase
- Patient security
- No cables or special heel connections
- Easy fabrication