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 Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. and Becker Orthopedic have introduced a unique flexure hinge technology that virtually eliminates limitations of earlier flexure hinges. The new composite design reduces unwanted joint elongation by incorporating a high strength inner core. This flexure technology allows the Orthotist to meet client needs in a variety of orthotic applications, while delivering cosmetic and fabrication benefits to combat shrinking profit margins facing our profession. US Patent# 5,826,304. Design Patent# D385,358. Visit the Tamarack website! Read these articles written about the development and science of Tamarack Flexure Joints: Carlson JM, Day B and Berglund G. " Double Short Flexure Type Orthotic Ankle Joints" Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 2(4):289-300, 1990. Read this article at the Academy's JPO Online Library... Carlson JM. "The Story Behind Orthotic Flexure Joint Technology" O&P Business World 1(2):22-24, Spring 1998. Read this article at the O&P Business World website... |
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Model 741 - Tamarack Molding Dummies These molding dummies are reusable and are highly recommended to fabricate an orthosis designed to utilize either model of Tamarack Flexure Joint™. The dummies assure the cavity created during thermoforming will fit the installed flexures correctly. They also eliminate the possibility of cutting the actual flexure joint when removing the orthosis from the cast.
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Model 740 - Tamarack Flexure Joint The patent pending Tamarack Flexure Joints deliver a self aligning flexure joint without unwanted joint elongation. The unique high strength inner core retards elongation and improves overall strength. Available in three sizes, the Tamarack Flexure Joints provide strength, durability and ease of fabrication for thermoplastic orthoses.
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Model 742 - Tamarack Dorsiflexion-Assist Flexure Joint The biased design provides motion assist power similar to traditional metal dorsi-assist ankle joints. Model 742 is delivered with 75 or 85 durometer urethanes in three sizes. They may be utilized in matched sets or interchanged with each other or with the original Tamarack Flexure Joints to vary the motion assistance required for your patient. Delivered in kit form with complete fabricating instructions.
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Model T-740-3 -- Becker/Tamarack Dorsimeter This simple evaluation tool can be purchased to assist in determining which combination of Tamarack Dorsiflexion Assist Flexure Joints would be most beneficial to your client. Full instructions and product selection chart are supplied with each dorsimeter. |
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Tamarack also provides two unique hand-held fabricating tools that can increase clinical options and reduce fabrication time. The molding tool allows your technician to quickly retrofit a solid ankle AFO and the punch provides perfect hole positioning for Tamarack Flexure Joint hardware. |
 
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Model T-740-1 - Tamarack Hand Molding Tool Retrofit solid ankle AFOs to reduce costs in progressing your client through rehabilitation. Simply heat the area and utilize this unique embossing tool to create the proper sized cavity to install Tamarack Flexure Joints. Available in three sizes.
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Model T-740-2 - Tamarack Hand Punch The Hand Punch produces burr free holes for perfect positioning of Tamarack Flexure Joints. It may also be utilized for many other hole punching requirements in your lab.
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Becker Orthopedic also offers three functional and cost effective motion control limiters for thermoplastic orthoses. Ask our customer service representatives for information. |
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Contact our customer service representatives for the new Tamarack Video. |
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Becker Orthopedic 635 Executive Drive Troy, Michigan 48083-4576 orders: 800-521-2192 toll free fax: 800-923-2537 phone: 248-588-7480 fax: 248-588-2960 | |
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