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UPPER EXTREMITY 800.767.7776 X3 PEDIATRICS 2017 ® Pediatric Ankle Joint Freedom to be a kid ! The Pediatric Triple Action® ankle joint was designed to fit within your pediatric practice by offering unparalleled features for the treatment of complex neuromuscular disorders. Features: • More than 20 times longer spring life than traditional components • 5 high-resistance spring options available (5.5 in) H with Booster Spring SRA (sold separately) 140 mm • Independent adjustment of plantarflexion and dorsiflexion resist for precise tuning • Independent adjustment of ankle alignment over a 20° range • Ideal for all stages of pediatric orthotic management; from contracture management to active ambulation • Compact, lightweight and extremely durable 40 mm (1.6 in) W MADE IN USA Patent Pending PROSTHETICS ORTHOTICS LOWER EXTREMITY ...........................................2 LOWER EXTREMITY .........................................68 FEET ...................................................................... 2 AFOS ....................................................................68 K1 & K2 ........................................................... 2 AFOS/KAFO SOCKS ...........................................77 ® K3 & K4 ........................................................... 5 WALKING BOOTS ...............................................79 ACCESSORIES ............................................12 NIGHT SPLINTS ..................................................83 KNEES .................................................................14 ANKLE BRACES ..................................................85 Pediatric Ankle Joint MODULAR COMPONENTS ................................16 CLUB FOOT .........................................................87 ALIGNMENT ADAPTERS ............................16 FOOT & TOES .....................................................88 ATTACHMENT BLOCKS ..............................17 ANKLE JOINTS ....................................................89 FEMALE RECEIVER ....................................18 ADJUSTABLE ROM .....................................89 MALE PYRAMIDS.........................................20 DORSIFLEXION ASSIST .............................90 PLATES .........................................................22 TRIPLE ACTION ...........................................92 Freedom PRONG ADAPTERS ....................................24 DOUBLE ACTION .........................................93 PYLONS ........................................................26 SINGLE ACTION ..........................................96 TUBE CLAMPS .............................................28 FREE MOTION .............................................97 LINERS .................................................................30 THERMOPLASTIC .......................................98 to be a kid ! SUSPENSION ......................................................38 STIRRUPS .........................................................101 LOCKS ..........................................................38 KNEE JOINTS ....................................................105 The Pediatric Triple Action® ankle joint was SLEEVES ......................................................42 ADJUSTABLE .............................................105 designed to fit within your pediatric practice by BELTS ...........................................................47 FREE MOTION ...........................................106 VALVES ........................................................49 OFFSET ......................................................107 offering unparalleled features for the treatment COSMETICS .................................................51 RATCHET LOCK ........................................108 of complex neuromuscular disorders. SHEATHS .....................................................51 RING LOCK.................................................109 TEXTILES ............................................................52 SPRING LOADED LOCK ...........................110 Features: SHRINKERS .................................................52 HINGED KNEE ...........................................113 SOCKS ..........................................................52 KNEE BRACING ................................................114 • More than 20 times longer spring life than SUPPORT ...................................................114 traditional components UPPER EXTREMITY ..........................................58 IMMOBILIZERS ..........................................115 HANDS .................................................................58 LIGAMENT ..................................................116 • 5 high-resistance spring options available PATELLOFEMORAL ..................................117 (5.5 in) H WRISTS................................................................64 with Booster Spring SRA (sold separately) 140 mm ELBOWS ..............................................................65 POST-OP ROM ...........................................118 • Independent adjustment of plantarflexion and HARNESSES .......................................................66 STRETCHING .............................................119 dorsiflexion resist for precise tuning REHABILITATION ..............................................120 RELIEF & HEALING SHOES.............................121 • Independent adjustment of ankle alignment over a 20° range HIP ......................................................................124 JOINTS ........................................................124 • Ideal for all stages of pediatric orthotic ORTHOSES ................................................128 management; from contracture management TORSION ...........................................................140 to active ambulation • Compact, lightweight and extremely durable 40 mm UPPER EXTREMITY ........................................141 (1.6 in) W HAND & WRIST .................................................141 ARM & ELBOW ..................................................152 MADE IN USA Patent Pending FRACTURE BRACING ......................................160 INTERFACES .....................................................162 SHOULDER .......................................................163 CERVICAL .........................................................166 CRANIAL ............................................................172 LSO/TLSO ..........................................................176 FOOTWEAR .....................................................178 The Rewards 5 program is designed to be a supplemental discount incentive that does not affect your current discount agreement. Discounts are only valid on orders placed on SPSCO.COM. PROSTHETICS LOWER EXTREMITY > FEET > K1 & K2 College Park - Sidekicks n Water friendly - safe to use in the shower or at the beach n Uneven ground compliance with a flexible platform and anatomical ankle motion give the Sidekicks excellent ground compliance n Molded tread - the molded tread provide traction and added durability n Custom gait matching - designed to promote balance and mobility SPECIFICATIONS: n Patient weight limit: 275 lbs n Sizes available: One size n Warranty: 24 months n Impact level: Low Description Model No. Sidekicks Foot SK AK Weight Style 0-120 lbs Soft 121-220 lbs Medium 221-275 lbs Firm Kingsley - Juvenile SACH n Molded SACH foot for children n Natural toes n Heel density: soft, medium and firm SPECIFICATIONS: n Patient weight limit: 200 lbs n Sizes available: 10-22 cm n Heel height: 10-13 cm flat; 14-17 cm 1/4”; 18-22 cm 3/8” n Warranty: 1 year n Foot shell: Caucasian, Med. Brown, Dark Brown Description Model No. Juvenile SACH Foot K06 Kingsley - Juvenile Smooth SACH n Excellent foot for active children n Smooth appearance, Shaped ankle, Hard-Rock Maple Keel n “Webbed” cut-out between great and second toe (Sandal Toe) n Compatible with Fillauer Mighty-Mite pediatric/geriatric system n Medium heel cushions SPECIFICATIONS: n Patient weight limit: 200 lbs n Sizes available: 14-21 cm n Heel height: 14-17 cm 1/4”; 18-21 cm 3/8” n Warranty: 1 year Description Model No. Juvenile Smooth SACH Foot KJ6 2 SPS Pediatric Catalog FEET LOWER EXTREMITY > FEET > K1 & K2 Kingsley - Juvenile Symes n Aluminum plate keel n 1” clearance n Natural toes; medium heel cushions SPECIFICATIONS: n Patient weight limit: 200 lbs n Sizes available: 10-22 cm n Heel height: 10-17 cm 1/4”; 14-17 cm 1/4”; 18-22 cm 3/8” n Warranty: 1 year Description Model No. Juvenile Symes Foot K07J Symes adapter nut 5/16” K20171A Stomper Products - Stomper Jr. n Designed for use in and around water n Excellent prosthesis for shower, beach or pool n May also be used for static fitting of test sockets Stomper Jr. Stomper Jr. Description (30 mm Pylon) (34 mm Pylon) Black Stomper Jr. Base STOMP30BLK STOMP34BLK Blue Stomper Jr. Base STOMP30BLU — Stomper Jr. Red Stomper Jr. Base STOMP30RED — WillowWood - P-POD™ SACH Foot n Made of composite which makes it extremely durable n Heel inserts: Soft, medium, and firm heel inserts are included with size 15-22 cm; not used with size 9-14 cm SPECIFICATIONS: n Patient weight limit: 132 lbs n Heel height: 9-17 cm are 1/4”; 18-22 cm are 3/8” n Warranty: 12 months n Colors available: Buff (B), Medium Brown (M), or Tan (T) Description Model No. P-POD Sach Foot PPS Pediatric P-POD SACH Foot Toe Resistance P-POD SACH Foot Foot Size Low (2) Regular (3) High (4) 9-12 up to 15 lbs 15-30 lbs 30+ lbs 13-14 up to 20 lbs 20-35 lbs 35+ lbs 15-16 up to 30 lbs 30-45 lbs 45+ lbs 17-18
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