Talux®
Talux®
HC000918
The tarsal core and Achilles Strap provide multi-axial function, while the Dual J-Springs enhances forward motion, giving users ideal proportions of balance and agility.
Emulating many of the anatomical features of the human foot, the Talux has been specially designed to provide fluid, natural walking motion in a variety of terrains, for users of low to moderate activity. Talux now comes with a sandal toe for ease of footwear selection.
Impact Levels
| Impact Level | Example | |
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LowDaily activities involving gentle, steady walking with the use of a walking aid. Example: Moving around at home, modest walking in the community. |
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ModerateDaily activities involving average walking with the ability to vary speed or walking pattern. Example: Going to the shops, confident outdoor walking. |
Features
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Active Tibial Progression |
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CARBON-X® Active Heel |
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Full Length Toe Lever |
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Multi-Axial Ground Compliance |
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Proportional Response |
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Sandal Toe |
Adjustable heel height adapter for use with Talux and Variflex.
The Quick Align allows for easy adjustment of the heel height of the foot for different footwear, with 8º of movement and 3cm of heel height adjustment available at the push of a button.
Talux Specifications
| Warranty Information | ||
| Amputation Level: |
Transfemoral Transtibial |
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| Impact Level: | Low to Moderate | |
| Categories: | 1-8 | |
| Sizes: | 23-30 | |
| Weight Of Foot: | 740g (26.1oz) w. Pyramid and Foot Cover | |
| Build Height Standard: | 176mm (6 15/16") w. Pyramid and Foot Cover | |
| Heel Height: | 10mm (3/8") | |
| Adapter Options: | Tube kit or male pyramid | |
| Flex Foot Characteristics: |
active tibial progression carbon-x-active-heel full length toe lever multi-axial ground compliance proportional response sandal toe |
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Talux® Features
Active Tibial Progression
Vertical forces generated at heel contact are stored and translated into a linear motion described as Active Tibial Progression. This action reduces the need to actively push the body forward using the contralateral foot and also equalizes stride length.
Benefit: More natural gait and reduced walking effort.
CARBON-X® Active Heel
The Carbon-X Active Heel stores the energy during loading response as the amputee transfers his or her body weight onto the prosthetic foot. Energy is gradually released from the heel providing optimal return for forward progression of the limb.
Benefit: Reducing impact to the joints and residual limb thus increases comfort, reduces joint and limb damage.
Full Length Toe Lever
The full length keel/toe lever matches the length of the sound foot, providing improved support to the prosthetic limb during late stance. It ensures that users spend equal time on the prosthetic foot and natural limb, thus providing improved walking dynamics and reduced impact to the sound limb.
Benefit: Improved walking symmetry and reduced impact to the sound limb.
Multi-Axial Ground Compliance
Multi-axial compliance of the foot provides improved ground contact during ambulation on unevensurfaces.
Benefit: Maintain balance, stability and comfort when walking on uneven surfaces.
Proportional Response
The layering of carbon fiber, optimized through extensive computer analysis and mechanical testing, ensures that the deflection of the carbon fiber heel and forefoot components are proportional to the user’s weight and impact level.
Benefit: Customized construction optimizes walking efficiency thus reducing fatigue for the user.
Sandal Toe
Sandal toe foot designs incorporate a split between the first and second toe.
Benefit: More anatomical look for increased visual appeal and more functional compatibility with sandal shoes.