It's KO Time
This is the only knee compartment that no traditional brace mechanically unloads.
→ What is the anterior (patellofemoral) compartment?
The only knee brace that mechanically unloads all three compartments of the knee.
→ What is the Ascender?
True or false: The Hercules and Zeus and Hermes KAFOs and AFO allow clinicians to fine-tune the level of mechanical assist based on the patient’s progress.
→ What is true?
The Hercules KAFO comes in two assist levels — Standard and MAXX — offering up to this much extension assist.
→ What is 60 pounds?
Which company has the only dynamic, tri-compartment unloading knee brace on the market?
→ What is Icarus Medical?
The Kronos post-op brace helps patients avoid this common complication after knee surgery.
→ What is flexion contracture?
For transtibial amputees or patients needing partial weight-bearing support, this device restores extension assist and gait symmetry by allowing functional movement before or between prosthetic fittings
→ What is the Pegasus extension-assist device?
For patients with dorsiflexion weakness, foot drop, or mild hyperextension who need a lightweight, dynamic AFO that restores natural swing phase and stability during gait.
→ What is the Hermes AFO?
This is the primary reason patients with weak quads, knee buckling, or crouch gait benefit from the Hercules.
→ What is dynamic extension assist to restore controlled stance and swing?
The Icarus process can be summed up in three words.
→ What is biomechanics, scan-to-print, and custom fabrication?
True or false: Most off-the-shelf OA braces provide measurable quad unloading.
→ What is false?
Every Icarus brace is made using this advanced process for a perfect anatomical fit.
→ What is scan-to-print custom 3D fabrication?
The Hermes AFO restores this essential ankle motion, reducing fall risk and fatigue.
→ What is dorsiflexion?
This is the lightest KAFO system, weighing under two pounds on average.
What is the Icarus Hercules and Zeus KAFO?
Icarus outcomes rival this surgical intervention — with zero downtime, risk, or rehab.
→ What is total knee replacement?
Because traditional braces lack this technology, patients often stop wearing them within weeks.
→ What is dynamic extension assist (tensioning technology)?
The Icarus Adonis brace doesn’t just stabilize — it performs this rare biomechanical function that slows OA progression.
→ What is joint distraction?
This proprietary dial system gives patients adjustable, mechanical assistance with every step.
→ What is the dynamic tensioning system?
The Hercules can replace traditional KAFOs for patients who need stability and mobility. Name three conditions it’s ideal for.
What are post-stroke weakness, incomplete spinal cord injury, and severe quad weakness or knee buckling?
CP, stroke, ataxia, or SCI, etc
This phrase sums up what Icarus stands for: biomechanics, scan to print, and custom fabrication — all leading to one goal.
→ What is restoring movement and joy to every patient?
For patients who want to stay active and delay surgery, these braces help manage pain from osteoarthritis, instability, quad weakness, or post-surgical recovery. They’re also ideal for patients returning to sport, recovering from ACL or meniscus injury, or needing targeted unloading and realignment to reduce joint stress.
→ What are the Ascender and Adonis and Kronos braces?
Both the Zeus and Hercules KAFOs address this common failure of traditional KAFOs that limits patient progress.
→ What is the lack of adjustability and inability to dynamically assist gait?
When your brace company answers the phone, knows your patient by name, and delivers a perfectly fitted device in under 10 days… you’re not dreaming — you’re working with ____.
→ What is Icarus Medical?
Why are clinicians switching to Hercules and Zeus over carbon or metal KAFOs?
Because they’re lighter, customizable, dynamic, and actually encourage gait — not lock it out.
When Mary Margaret shows up at your clinic with braces, snacks, and a smile, what should you do?
→ What is say “Yes, come in!”