Medial Abductor Overview
Stealth Medial Support
A hip abductor, or pommel, is used to maintain the legs in an abducted position. This is important to prevent excessive knee adduction, which can cause an improper seating position, pressure sores, hip displacement, or other physical problems.
Stealth offers fixed and removable hardware with multiple pad structure and size options so that you can achieve your pelvic positioning goals.
Make sure to set up the hardware so the knee touches the pad. The medial abductor prevents the knees adducting (coming together) and should not be used as positioning product.
Medial Hardware Pads
Wedge Pad
Wedged Pad Specifications
Size | Standard | Knee Cut Out | A | B | C | D |
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Small | 3in (7.62cm) | 4in (10.16cm) | 3in (7.62cm) | 2in (5.08cm) | ||
Medium | 4 1/2in (11.43cm) | 5in (12.70cm) | 3in (7.62cm) | 2in (5.08cm) | ||
Large | 5in (12.70cm) | 5in (12.70cm) | 4in (10.16cm) | 3in (7.62cm) | ||
Custom | * | * | * | * | ||
*Need to specify when ordering, for standard measurements use predefined sizes. |
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Oval Pad
Oval Pad Specifications
Size | Standard | A | B | C | ||
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Extra Small | 2 1/2in (6.35cm) | 3 1/2in (8.89cm) | 3in (7.62cm) | |||
Small | 3in (7.62cm) | 4in (10.16cm) | 3in (7.62cm) | |||
Medium | 4 1/2in (11.43cm) | 5in (12.70cm) | 3in (7.62cm) | |||
Large | 5in (12.70cm) | 5in (12.70cm) | 4in (10.16cm) | |||
Custom | * | * | * | |||
*Need to specify when ordering, for standard measurements use predefined sizes. |
IMPORTANT NOTEDimension tables do not display properly on small screens. Download Oval Pad Specifications table on your device below.
The Adjustable Pad
MTMD-42 Adjustable Pad Modification
The adjustable medial pad modification allows adjustment in multiple angles/planes. The purpose of this adjustment is to allow for a more natural fit and comfort for the client. This current modification is compatible with MTHW-600/610/640 and comes with 3x5 pads and a slip cover.
Removable Hardware
Fixed
- The removable style hardware uses an elongated bracket with knob style fastener for easy adjustments and removal.
- Removable medial mount attaches to the bottom of a seat base with an easy to use adjustment knob.
- The adjustment knob allows the hardware to pull off without a need to remove bolts from the base and is easily attached or removed with a few turns.
- Can be adjusted up to 8 inches with 3 different height pad mount options available.
With Flip Down Mechanism
- Removable style hardware with a 180° flip down mechanism.
- The removable style hardware uses an elongated bracket with knob style fastener for easy adjustments and removal.
- Flip down with an easy push of a button. Located on the flip down mechanism is a set screw which can be tightened to prevent movement while the medial support is up.
- Can be adjusted up to 8 inches with 3 different height pad mount options available.
Link Style & Flip Down
- Removable style hardware with flip down mechanism and linking hardware.
- This hardware is the most versatile medial hardware on the market.
- Allows for easy transfers and the linking hardware allows multiple angles.
- Flips down 180° with an easy push of a button.
- Set screw which prevents movement while the medial support is up.
- Screws connect the links at the joints and allow for adjustment.
- Additional links can be purchased to increase the reach of the medial support.
Fixed Modular Hardware
- Fixed modular removable medial hardware that can be easily detached by the push of a button.
- Slotted pad mount allows easy pad set up.
- Compatible with the lateral modular hardware, which makes this hardware highly configurable.
- Securely fastens to the bottom of a seat base with t-nuts.
- A buckle type quick release mechanism makes removal of hardware easy for caregivers.
- Height adjustable adapters allow you to choose the height to the closest height needed.
Fixed Hardware
Link Style with Flip Down
- Fixed style hardware, flip down mechanism, and Stealth's linking hardware.
- This hardware allows for easy patient transfers and multiple angles of adjustment to achieve the most intimate fit.
- Securely fastens to the bottom of a seat base with t-nuts.
- Fixed mounting bracket ensures a secure and effective attachment to the base.
- Flips down 180° with an easy push of a button.
- A set screw prevents movement while the medial support is up.
- Screws connect the links at the joints and allow for adjustment.
- Additional links can be purchased to increase the reach of the medial support.
With Height Adjustment
- Allows hardware to Swing Away for easy patient transfers.
- Securely fastens to the bottom of a seat base with t-nuts.
- Fixed mounting bracket ensures a secure and effective attachment to the base.
- Flips down 180° with an easy push of a button.
- A set screw prevents movement while the medial support is up.
- Height can be adjusted up to 8 inches with 3 different height pad mount options.
Height Adjustment & Flip Down
- Fixed flip down medial support hardware specially designed for power chair seating.
- Securely fastens to the bottom of a seat base with t-nuts.
- Fixed mounting bracket ensures a secure and effective attachment to the base.
- Flips down 180° with an easy push of a button.
- A set screw prevents movement while the medial support is up.
- Height can be adjusted up to 8 inches with 3 different height pad mount options.
Additional Information
Important When positioning the hardware make sure to set up the hardware so the knee touches the pad. The medial abductor prevents the knees adducting (coming together) and should not be used as positioning product. Set screw should be tightened until it's snug. Do not over tighten.
Medial Support Documents
Knee Adductors
KN1ADD Series
Knee Stops/Adductors add comfort to the body and keep limbs positioned with ease. They feature adjustable rotating pads that will move in almost any direction and can be track mounted or cane mounted.
Materials
Adductor Hardware Options
KN1ADD-1 1/4
KN1ADD-1 3/8
Knee Adductors Pads
Knee Adductors Pads
Knee adductor pads come in a wide range of shapes and sizes with multiple options of specialty foams and upholsteries. The client is able to choose the style, shape, color, and feel of their custom knee adductor pads in order to have the most comfortable and intimate fit possible.