Microprocessor controlled knees, such as Orion3, adapt hydraulic resistance in real time, providing the wearer with support when moving in any environment or standing still. Orion3 also has stumble recovery technology, ensuring that the knee remains stable should the user falter. This reduces this risk of amputees falling or injuring themselves when walking or changing environments, and provides users with the confidence and stability needed to move without fear. Such benefits not only make a huge difference to patient safety and quality of life; they also reduce the lifelong care needs of amputees.

Prevention of falls is just one aspect – reducing the chances of acute injuries – but effective stabilisation can also cut the knock-on medical problems often experienced by amputees with conventional prosthesis and joints, such as lower-back pain, arthritis and hip replacements.