RHEO KNEE^®

The newly redesigned RHEO KNEE^® is an advanced prosthetic device that liberates its users to focus on their chosen activity, instead of having to think about how they are walking.

New developments in Össur's proven bionic technology mean that the RHEO KNEE can recognize and respond even better to the most subtle changes in walking speed and terrain. Using sophisticated artificial intelligence, it continuously learns and adapts to an amputee's walking style and environment.

As a result, it restores people's ability to walk naturally, comfortably and confidently at any speed.

Enhancements:

• Stronger design - now for use by people weighing up to 275lbs / 125kg
• Light weight and streamlined, anatomical shape - for easy cosmetic covering.
• Extremely smooth swing extension - for natural, confident, energy-efficient gait 
• Optimum stance support - for unparalleled safety, even for less agile, heavier or compromised users
• Plug and play design - for fully automated set up and continuous adaptation, ensuring a straightforward experience for CPOs and users alike (includes Bluetooth wireless communication between the knee and PDA).

…and what that means for amputees:

Össur's unique bionic technology means that the RHEO KNEE is continuously  learning how people walk, making its movements smoother and more attuned to individual users with every step they take.

The knee offers the smoothest swing extension ever experienced. Fast, as well as smooth, it delivers on a number of levels:

• Increased security with confident extension on stairs
• Easier to intitiate swing 
• Greater freedom of movement, especially in tight or crowded situations
• Better toe clearance at slow walking speeds
• Overall, an extremely natural, confident and energy - efficient gait.

Safe

The new RHEO KNEE provides unparalleled safety, even for less agile or heavier users. Its design incorporates multiple safeguards against inadvertent stance release, which means it is far less likely to give way at crucial moments. Any disturbances in the walking path are recognized automatically and stance support is instantly activated to protect the user from a potential stumble and fall.

And easy to use

The "plug and play" design ensures a straightforward and fully automated set up, helping the O&P professional to quickly identify optimal setting parameters  for each individual. For the user, it is equally simple. After a few steps, optimum stance support and the incredibly smooth swing motion start to occur automatically. Once the knee is on and in motion, it barely requires a second thought.

The right combination

Thanks to its limited build height, the RHEO KNEE is fully compatible with the Flex-Foot range. Together they deliver maximum performance and an extraordinarily natural gait experience.

Proven Flex-Foot advantages:

• optimum shock absorption
• smoothest roll-over*
• superior flexibility
• unequalled energy return
• excellent durability

*Roll-over shape evaluations show that Flex-Foot is the design that most closely matches the physiologic ankle foot system. (Hansen et. A., 2000)

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Combine the smoothest knee with the smoothest rollover

The new Vari-Flex® foot from Össur incorporates EVO™ (energy vector optimization). Maximising the ground reaction force, the EVO feature generates a really natural and symmetrical gait pattern. Users experience a fluid roll-over and effortless control of the ankle during stance phase.