C-Brace by Ottobock
The C-Brace is a microprocessor-controlled leg orthosis that responds to everyday movements and situations in real-time. This helps ensure the safety, stability, and confidence in the user’s everyday lives.
The C-Brace is a microprocessor-controlled leg orthosis that responds to everyday movements and situations in real-time. This helps ensure the safety, stability, and confidence in the user’s everyday lives.
C-Brace Benefits
New Freedom of Movement. The C-Brace allows users to experience a whole new world of movement. Users can walk slowly or quickly, navigate slopes or uneven terrain, avoid trip hazards, descend stairs step-over-step, or flex the leg while it’s under load.
Small and Lightweight. The new C-Brace is small enough to be worn inconspicuously under clothing. Because it’s lightweight, the user expends less effort while walking.
Enhanced Safety while Walking. The C-Brace responds in real time. This makes users feel safe even when they face potential trip hazards – because they can take steps or sit down with the knee flexed, and can also walk on uneven terrain or slopes.
App Control for Users & Professionals. Users can control their C-Brace with the Cockpit app; for example, switching from walking mode to cycling mode.
Dynamic Movement Patterns. The new sensor technology makes the C-Brace even more intuitive to use, with additional dynamic and responsive movement patterns.
Simplified Fabrication Process. The C-Brace is fully customized to each individual patient. Patients can request a trial to see if they are a candidate prior to receiving a C-Brace.
Getting back to you
C-Brace users can enjoy activities with their families and friends, while experiencing life in a completely new way.
DavidPutting on the C-Brace for the first time was a feeling I could never relive again. Right then, it was me again. I used to serve my country, and now I serve my family.”
How the C-Brace works
The C-Brace offers support for patients with unilateral or bilateral leg paresis or flaccid paralysis, flexes under load (when walking, sitting, or climbing), and responds to everyday situations in real-time. The C-Brace enables users to step into their new future. Read the specific features below.
Microprocessor with real-time response
Built in sensors that determine the leg's current position and direction
Hydraulics that act as thigh muscle
Replaces lack of muscle function in the quad
Returns gait pattern to normal
