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Advance Reciprocating Gait Orthosis ARGO - A d v a n c e d ARGO 90 ARGO 60 The ARGO 90 provides a real alternative for people who Imagine an Orthosis designed are normally full time wheelchair users but would like to specifically for older children as they stand, sit and ambulate. grow to young adults. An Orthosis The modular low profile design is quick and easy to assemble, and can be worn unobtrusively under clothing. It is suitable for people to a maximum weight of 90kg. that’s easy to build, maintain and adjust for the growth of the user. Imagine the ARGO 60, which allows low friction reciprocal walking. Basically, the RGO consists of bilateral long leg braces (KAFO’s) with a rigid pelvic band and hip joints coupled by a cable enclosed in a conduit. The thoracic extension provides trunk support and a longer lever arm. Upper trunk, shoulder and arm muscles are used to successfully operate the orthosis. Walkers or crutches are used for external support Features and Benefits: • Maximum stability at the hip, knee, foot and ankle complex. • Can be fabricated from plastic, carbon composites, hybrid variations. • Various style hip, knee, and ankle joints available per patient presentation and diagnosis. • Used for conditions like muscular imbalance and/or weakness, paralysis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystropy and Multiple Sclerosis • Can be fabricated from plastic, carbon composites, hybrid variations, leather and metal Page 44

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