The transmitter transmits the signals from the sensor sock wirelessly and in real time to the actuator unit on the stump. By using an ultra-low power connection, you only need to charge the transmitter’s battery once a week.
The actuator transmits the signals as different vibration patterns to the adjacent skin area of the residual limb. As a result, you feel the gait pattern 1:1 when walking and can precisely distinguish the rolling motion of the prosthetic foot.
When walking, you can recognize the surface with your prosthetic foot and distinguish whether it is grass or gravel: more self-confidence, less fear of falling.
High gait stability and safety when walking are the basic prerequisites for regaining regular social participation.
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The system is ingeniously simple: sensor sock, transmitter and vibration pad for prosthesis wearers with transfemoral and transtibial amputations.
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For more joie de vivre and a very special feeling: whether at work or in your leisure activities. You will experience your walking in a new way!
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The findings of the Nobel Prize and international studies prove the effectiveness of sensory feedback in restoring peripheral sensitivity – the functional principle of SURALIS.
The patented sensor sock records the rolling movement when walking. An intelligent silicone pad or cuff on the thigh transmits this information to the body non-invasively by means of vibration patterns. You feel the gait pattern 1:1 on your residual limb when walking. After a familiarization phase, this leads to a reorganization (reprogramming) of your brain areas and in turn creates depth sensitivity for increased gait stability and safety.
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The quality of life increases enormously. The gait pattern alone.
It is much more natural than before. It is normal walking.
Many prosthesis wearers look down at the floor far too often when
walking. The feeling leg prosthesis enables you to walk more upright.
Together with the reduction of phantom limb pain,
this medical device revolutionizes prosthetic care.
In the meantime, we have cared for numerous pain patients and we
see very clearly: with the feeling prosthesis SURALIS the nervous
feedback is transmitted from the sole to the brain, thus
reducing phantom pain and increasing sensitivity.
After a short time, I noticed that phantom pain, which strikes like
electric shocks, became less. And in the following months,
the quality of life has improved incredibly.
Saphenus was at OT-World, the international trade fair and world congress in Leipzig!
In May, we presented our products and innovations to you at OT-World. We made many new contacts, met existing contacts and would like to thank you for every single conversation!
We were also represented at two workshops and several congress contributions.
Good news for patients in Germany! The Suralis sensory feedback system from Saphenus Medical Technology is reimbursed by several health insurance companies.
Saphenus Medical Technology has positioned itself as a pioneer in the medical industry by launching the first climate-neutral medical device on the market. This remarkable company takes a sustainable and responsible approach to supporting both patients and the environment.
In collaboration with Papillon International, Saphenus Medical Technology has launched the “Second Leg Tunisia” project. The aim of this project is to improve the care of people with leg amputations in Tunisia and to increase the penetration of simple leg prostheses.
Saphenus Medical Technology has established a long-term cooperation with Harvard Medical School. This collaboration aims to strengthen the evidence for sensory feedback and develop innovative approaches in amputation technology.
Saphenus Medical Technology is proud to support the sport of parahockey. The Styrian Panther Parahockey Graz is a shining example of inclusion in sport, where it doesn’t matter whether someone is disabled or non-disabled, male or female – everyone is part of the team and sets a strong example for diversity and community.
Saphenus Medical Technology is proud to participate in the EIT Health Catapult Semifinals! This exciting event brings together 9 finalists who will present their innovative healthcare solutions to more than 2,500 industry experts and investors at the Bits & Pretzels HealthTech conference in Munich.
Saphenus Medical Technology has received an impressive list of awards and honors that underscore its innovative strength and outstanding achievements.
Rainer Schultheis, CEO of Saphenus Medical Technology, was cordially invited to the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber’s Health Day 2024. This important event provides a platform for exciting discussions about successful internationalization efforts in the healthcare sector.
In a touching episode of Prosthesis Talk, I had the pleasure of meeting Waltraud Marx, a prosthesis user. Waltraud suffered greatly from the agonizing phantom pain that can occur after an amputation. This pain is difficult to explain and can have a significant impact on life.
