Lorraine Pooley from East Sussex became the first UK patient to be fitted with the new and improved C-Leg 4 which is the 4th generation of the first ever computer controlled prosthetic leg and boasts additional features compared with its three predecessors.
Lorraine lost her right leg above the knee shortly after her 21st birthday, when she was struck by a motor bike in 1991. Shortly after her accident, Lorraine was given her first prosthetic leg but found it to be heavy and cumbersome. Throughout all the challenges she has had to face, Lorraine has remained focused on reclaiming her determination and getting back to the active lifestyle she enjoys. Since being fitted with C-Leg 4, Lorraine is now eager to get back to her active lifestyle which inclrathons.
Lorraine said “Without the technology I've used, I would not have achieved what I have done in my life so far".
The new C-Leg 4 is available in two colours and enters a new era with its additional features, including real time swing phase control fuelled by 3D motion analysis and strengthened stumble recovery support. Another highly beneficial feature for amputees is the new standing function. This recognises when the wearer has stopped and dampens the knee in a slightly flexed position to provide maximum stability and comfort.
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