Lucy Coombs - From Patient to Advocate
As a weightlifter, Christian, a patient with Allied OP, felt it was crucial for him to maintain his physical activity. But with conventional prosthetics, this proved to be challenging.
The team at Allied first crafted a trial socket. This initial prosthesis, tailored for weightlifting, allowed for adjustments in comfort, suspension, and pressure distribution. After these initial appointments, Christian was eagerly anticipating the completion of his prosthetic.
The cover for the prosthesis was created at Fabcodesigns. The material used to grip the weightlifting bar is a Black Iron Lite from Fillauer.
Suspension is maintained by a bulldog locking pin in combination with a Click Medical Boa system to assist in adjusting the socket.
After a few adaptations and several fittings, Christian can now use his prosthesis for weightlifting. It can support up to 1,600 pounds!
