Adjustable. Alignable. Reusable. A Modular System
The Neuromuscular Adult PDE™is a modular engineered carbon spring system for composite & thermoplastic AFO brace designs. This simple, alignable system provides the ability to tune energy storage and return as the patient changes. Simultaneously and independently adjust transverse and sagittal plane alignment (internal/external rotation and dorsi/plantar flexion).
A Perfect Solution For:
• Any patient who would benefit from a custom posterior leaf spring AFO where pain and offloading of weight are not a key factor.
• Patients with moderate muscle weakness who would benefit from Dorsiflexion & Plantarflexion assistance.
Features & Benefits
COST-EFFECTIVE. BALANCED. PDE™ Neuromuscular Technology Delivers:
Prevent drop-foot
Prevent falling
Stabilize gait
Reduce foot contractures
Improve ambulation through energy return
Improve quality of life
We Made it Simple! Build Your Own Brace
Fabricating a brace using PDE spring technology involves industry-standard methods used for composite and thermoplastic brace fabrication. If you are versed in fabricating laminated and plastic prosthetics or orthotic devices, then you can make a PDE Neuro Brace. Design your own brace, do what is best for the patient. There are only a few rules to follow.
PDE springs are sold in kit form so you can provide your own unique brace designs with engineered consistent results.
Don’t want to make your own brace?
Our partners will be happy to help.
We have partnered with two Central Fabrication companies who meet our high quality standards. (*We currently only offer central fabrication services for our Reaktiv™ brand braces. Learn more about Reaktiv™)
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPRING Basic Guidelines for Choosing PDE Spring Length & Stiffness
Because every patient has unique needs there are no specific weight limitations that aid in spring choice. Choose the category based on your patient assessment. As a general rule you want to use the longest spring system your cuff design or patient height will allow. In an Orthopedic case where you are trying to control and limit motion to control pain, we recommend using a higher category spring in the beginning.
200mm & 250mm length springs
A common length to fit a wide variety of patients. Easily adjust and tune to the appropriate spring flex category to provide maximum function and energy return.
Spring Selection
Shim Kit
The PDE modular system allows for fine-tuning alignment during patient fitting, delivery, and follow-up to improve the function, performance, and comfort of the AFO brace.
Shims can be changed and adjusted at any time during the life of the brace, making it easy to adapt to patient changes.
Anchor Kit Compatibility Chart
Wondering what anchor kit is right for you?
Use our guide to help you select the right anchor kit for your PDE spring.
Recommendation: PDE Fitting Kit
Get it right. Get the Fit Kit.
The Fitting Kit is an in-house diagnostic tool which includes the most common range of spring categories (1-5) and assembly components to build the initial brace. It also allows for fine-tuning adjustments during patient fitting & delivery.
Fit Kit Contents: 5 PDE Springs (One each PDE spring category 1 through 5), mounting anchor kit, alignment shim kit, adhesive dispenser and adhesive.
PDE Neuromuscular Individual Parts
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
See Also:
Fabtech Systems warrants the PDE products to be free of any manufacturing or workmanship defects for Six (6) months from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover failure caused by erroneous application, custom fabrication done to customer specification, improper storage, or intentional misuse or brace designs outside the original stated design parameters.
Fabtech Systems at its discretion will replace or repair any of its products that do not meet this warranty. The replacement or repair of the defective product is the exclusive remedy; liability does not extend to any other damages, incidental, consequential or otherwise.
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