Knee Walker: February 2012

Knee walker can be steered for increased maneuverability. Ideal for individuals recovering from foot surgery, breaks, sprains, amputation and ulcers of the foot. Deluxe dual braking system. Tool free height adjustment. 8 casters are ideal for indoor/outdoor use. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Lifetime Warranty on brake cable.....read more

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Life Saver, December 8, 2010

Just a tsp (San Antonio TX) - See all my reviews

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Arrived quickly and safely (except the shipper got it all knocked up but not damaged). I searched the web for this and Amazon.com had the right price and quick shipping as I needed it right away. I fractured my ankle and without the Knee Walker, my return to work would have been delayed at least two weeks, so the walker paid for itself. I used it for 3 weeks every day (home and work). It is very, very sturdy. Incidently, as I am writing this review more than a year after purchase (my bad) my husband of 200 lb sprained his ankle and he also used the walker. So it has gotten a lot of use and is stored away for future in case a relative or friend has a need for it. VERY VERY SATISFIED!

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Knee Walker: Drive Medical 790 Steerable Knee Walker

The drie medical steerable knee walker allows you to get around without crutchs for indiiduals recovering from foot surgery, breaks, sprains, amputation and ulsers of the foot. it can be steered for increase mobility. knee pad can be adjusted toolfree from 18.8 to 21.8. ez handle height adjustment is also toolfree. deluxe dual lever brakes ensure safety. the leg pads have channels which proide added stability and comfort. 8' casters are idea for indoor/outdoor use. sturdy dual frame adds stability and allows the 300lb capacity. lifetime warranty on brake cable. limited lifetime warranty. ....read more

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I cannot live without my knee walker!, May 15, 2011

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About 4 weeks ago, I had foot/ankle surgery. This surgery involves no weight bearing for 8-16 weeks. Needless to say I was really concerned how I would continue to work and maintain some kind of active lifestyle using crutches or a traditional walker. I was pathetic and scary on a crutches and possibly would have broken another appendage. A traditional walker makes you hop on what is left of your good foot and so it also not practical. I asked my doctor, prior to surgery about the knee walker and he had limited knowledge of it , but said for me to try local medical appliance places. I ended up purchasing the Drive walker from Amazon after finding prices locally of $700-+$1000!. I have had dozens of people come up to me asking me where I got it, and how it looked so much better than crutches. Even the doctors office had never seen a steerable one. I tried the one that doesn't steer at a local store, and it was horrible. I can say without this device, I would be homebound. It has... Read more

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Such a lifesaver..., August 14, 2010

JKing "looking for the peanutbutter" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

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The drive steerable knee walker is a complete lifesaver. I had foot surgery and ordered one to avoid having to live on crutches for weeks on end. It would have been nice had it come with a few instructions but I eventually did figure it out. The steering and brakes make it so versatile. The fact that you can thumb lock the breaks and use the device in place and then release it to move is just plain awesome. I'm 5'1 and a little on the short side for the lowest setting but really have nothing but great things to say about it. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has suffered a foot injury or who is going to have surgery.

One note, make sure to have your own set of allen wrenches on hand, you will need them. The walker comes with one but it is only for locking down the steering column, it doesn't fit anything else. I used my own set to loosen up the back brakes as they were too tight, after that it worked great.

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Unstable in oudoor situations, March 27, 2011

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My wife had foot surgery about 5 weeks ago. She welcomed the rental of the 790 walker which would allow her mobility in and out of the house. At the time she had to decide which turning knee walker to rent I expressed concern about its stability when I noticed that the whole front axle pivoted as part of the steering mechanism rather than the wheels pivoting on a fixed axle. Suffice it to say she hit an irregularity in the pavement causing the walker to tilt and she fell, breaking her wrist in the process.I strongly recommend that this unit NOT BE USED under real life outside conditions.

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