Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter

Referred to by some as the "Cadillac" of knee scooters, the TLC provides stability, mobility, and freedom to those unable to bear weight on their foot or ankle due to injury, surgery, or wound. This next generation of crutch alternative knee scooters from RAMM TLC, LLC (Evert, WA) the originator of turning knee scooter address the shortfalls of earlier models: comfort and reliability. Like all crutch alternatives the HCPCS Code for insurance is E0118: crtuch Alternative, with or with out wheels. Units can be rented or purchased

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Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter
MSRP $599.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand RAMM TLC
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
5 reviews
68
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2 positive
1 mixed
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Pros:
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Can be rented online
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Can be folded so it fits on airplane, car, cab, etc.
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Large 8" wheels wor better than smaller ones on carpet or uneven surfaces
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Adjusts easily
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Quick Release Basket very helpfull - can put items in around the house or while shopping, but easily comes off if you need to get close to counter, sink, etc
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Very Stable
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Folds easily for storage & transport
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Not suitable for persons who can't kneel
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expensive
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small wheels, strange design - inefficient and not good on rougher terrain, probably hard on the body
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cheap hard rubber knee pads that are uncomfortable and fall apart quickly
+1agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • Accomidates patients 4'10" - 6'4"
  • Accomidates patietns up to 350 lbs
  • Easy adjustment with out tools
  • 2 Comfortable pads for individual adjustment

 

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Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter | Tall size

• Turning Leg Caddy - Black - Tall Size 5' 8" to 6' 6"

Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter | Standard size

Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter | Tall size

Competitors

Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Healthcare Device »
Voyager Seated Scooter

Voyager Seated Scooter

MSRP  $599.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • More comfortable than crutches or kneeling
  • Folds for easy transport & storage
  • Accepts Quick Release Basket
  • Large 8" wheels work well in carpet or uneven surfaces
Cons
  • Can't be used on stairs
  • Limited availability through distributors
ProSCORE
1 review
75
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iWALKFree

iWALKFree

MSRP  --    Released  --
Pros
  • You can use your hands.
  • Easy to walk in.
  • Most cons are easily remedied.
Cons
  • May cause your cast to rub your shin raw.
  • Cumbersome to take on and off.
  • May have to cut the beam with a metal saw and file down the edges with a metal file to adjust if you are short.
ProSCORE
5 reviews
73
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Roller Foot

Roller Foot

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2009
Cons
  • Incredibly expensive at $75 a week - $300 a month - not able to be purchased
  • Only available from manufacturer
  • Small wheels stop quickly on cracks, uneven surface, and do not work on thick carpet
ProSCORE
1 review
0
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vote Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter 100% vs. vote Roller Foot 0%
Roll-A-Bout Walker

Roll-A-Bout Walker

MSRP  --    Released  --
Pros
  • some models turn
  • Lightweight and colapseable for non-turining models
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Renting thru manf requires >$500 deposit
  • Some models dont turn, must hop and skip to turn
ProSCORE
1 review
33
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oneCrutch

oneCrutch

MSRP  $60.00    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • Gives you a hand free when you must be non-weightbearing for a time.
  • Good to use even with two crutches to keep that leg UP!
  • Able to purchase at http://www.onecrutch.com Shipping was VERY fast.
Cons
  • The OneCrutch is rather heavy
  • If you are middle aged and not necessarily in shape, it does take a bit of getting used to!
  • Limited regional availability to try in person
ProSCORE
3 reviews
59
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Roll-a-bout

Roll-a-bout

MSRP  --    Released  --
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N/A
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canoeu87

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June 5, 2009
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ProSCORE
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Can be rented online
  • Can be folded so it fits on airplane, car, cab, etc.
  • Large 8" wheels wor better than smaller ones on carpet or uneven surfaces
  • Adjusts easily
  • Quick Release Basket very helpfull - can put items in around the house or while shopping, but easily comes off if you need to get close to counter, sink, etc
  • Very Stable
  • Folds easily for storage & transport

Cons

  • Not suitable for persons who can't kneel

Competitors

canoeu87 prefers Voyager Seated Scooter over Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter
canoeu87 prefers Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter over Roller Foot
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jjaku807

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June 6, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Can be rented online
  • Can be folded so it fits on airplane, car, cab, etc.
  • Large 8" wheels wor better than smaller ones on carpet or uneven surfaces
  • Adjusts easily
  • Quick Release Basket very helpfull - can put items in around the house or while shopping, but easily comes off if you need to get close to counter, sink, etc
  • Very Stable

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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erejuney

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September 9, 2009
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Can be rented online
  • Can be folded so it fits on airplane, car, cab, etc.

Cons

  • small wheels, strange design - inefficient and not good on rougher terrain, probably hard on the body
  • cheap hard rubber knee pads that are uncomfortable and fall apart quickly

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Yale

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June 8, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • expensive
  • small wheels, strange design - inefficient and not good on rougher terrain, probably hard on the body

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Erik

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June 5, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Not suitable for persons who can't kneel
  • expensive

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