Drive Medical DV8 Aluminum Steerable Knee Walker Knee Scooter Crutch Alternative

I was scheduled for surgery to repair a torn tendon in my foot, which meant that for a few weeks after the surgery I wouldn’t be able to put any weight on my foot. I did some research and discovered a number of mobility aids that could help me to remain somewhat mobile during recovery. I borrowed a set of standard crutches, and ordered a combination crutch-knee walker, but found that due to balance issues, neither was appropriate for me. As an alternative, I decided to give a Steerable Knee Walker a try. After calling Drive medical to make sure that there was no difference between the 790 and the DV8 790 model (advertised separately on Amazon), They assured me that they were identical items and I ordered the Drive Medical 790 Steerable Knee Walker. When it was delivered I was excited at the prospect of regaining my mobility and, with the help of my wife, we began the simple process of assembly and adjustment. Assembly took less than 10 minutes. Adjustment even less. Within minutes I was zipping my 70+ year old body around the house and dreaming of being able to resume a somewhat normal routine during convalescence. After using this Steerable Knee Walker for the past few days, I’d recommend it highly. Sturdy, well made, and easier than the crutches or the combination crutch and knee walker devices that I tried. I still keep a traditional walker handy for maneuvering in and around our bathroom, but other than that, the Steerable Knee Walker is a 10 for me. That said, there are a few things that I learned during the assembly process that might prove helpful. CAVEAT: Although it was not included with my walker, you MUST have a 6.0 mm (metric) Allen wrench (also called a Hex wrench or an Allen or Hex key) to tighten the handle bar post to the frame. If you don’t have one, order it now so you won’t be frustrated when your knee walker arrives. They’re available on Amazon for only a few dollars. The instructions are complete enough, but there’s 1 step that could benefit from a bit more explanation: When attaching the knee rest to the frame, you’ll find that the silver threaded adjustment nut must be temporarily removed from the frame tube in order to fit the knee rest into the frame tube. The silver adjustment nut is a press fit, so removing it is easily accomplished. A) Unscrew the bolt almost completely from the frame tube, and then, holding the knob, wiggle the bolt up and down until the silver nut comes free of the frame tube. B) After inserting the knee rest into the frame tube, it’s easier to line up the holes if you turn the scooter on it’s side, left side up. C) Screw the silver threaded adjustment nut almost all the way on to the bolt and then after you’ve lined up the appropriate holes in both the frame and the frame tube, insert the bolt into the un-threaded hole in the frame tube and screw it in to the captive threaded nut on the other side of the frame. As a guide, I’m 5' 9" with a 29" inseam, and the second hole from the top was perfect for me. D) Hand tighten the bolt until the silver adjustment nut is drawn into the hole in the frame tube and the bolt is snug. If the rear wheels don't spin freely with the brakes disengaged, adjust the brakes according to the instructions provided. Happy scootering.. Jerry from Florida

I broke a bone in my foot about 6 weeks ago, and I limped around on crutches for about three weeks before deciding I had had enough of it and was going to look into a knee scooter. I'm a guy, in my 30s, and I have to say that the idea of getting a granny scooter like you usually see when you look online was really depressing. I mean, do you really want to have an old black scooter with a basket in front of you when you're scooting around the office, etc? No way. I got this scooter and it was a breeze to set up. You just have to tighten one screw with the tool they provide, and you're ready to go. Let me tell you, this has changed my life during recovery. I went from going about .3 mph on crutches to a blazing 5mph on this scooter. The people in my office love it, and if I use it to get around town (the mall, etc) I have AT LEAST four people that stop me to talk about it and compliment me on it daily. Amazing. The paint has some nice detail that you can't really see on the Amazon pictures, but it's sort of a black and grey speckle. You can go pretty fast on it, and it has proven invaluable to go get copies, go to a meeting, go to the mall, or pretty much go anywhere. I did a lot of research online and there is one other walker that is super cool, but it's like $500. From what I can tell, this is basically just as good at around half the price. Very VERY well worth it. Also, if you compare to the junk you're going to find at a "Medical Supply" or rental shop down the street, this is light years better. The people in my doctor's office (podiatrist) have told me several times it is the coolest and most advanced walker they have seen, and they see a ton of them daily. They were also shocked at the price, considering that most of the ones they know of (in the crazily inflated medical products market) are at least double the cost and are the typical granny style. Let me make this suggestion to you: You are not going to win any coolest person awards while your foot is broken no matter what, however, this scooter will drastically improve your quality of life and is cheaper and better than 90% of what you will find online and 100% of what is in that retail/rental store across town. Just buy this thing and be done with it. You can thank Amazon later. Oh, and just to comment on what some people have said about it being dangerous. This thing is meant to be used with both hands at all times. If you hit a bump with one wheel and you're not paying attention, it WILL turn with that wheel. I've never had a problem in the slightest and never feel like I've been close to falling, but if you have expectations that it's going to send an airbag to gently cushion you as you chat on your cell phone with one hand and fall with the other... well, it's just not going to do that. It's a fantastic scooter, but it's not going to save you from falling off of it if you're not paying attention. None of them will do that.

Following a broken ankle this product gave me back my mobility, and was far superior to relying on crutches or a walker. It is very sturdy and stable, allowing the user to stand and still have use of arms to do things like cooking, dishes etc. Narrow enough to go through doors and around items, it also allows you to go backwards. You can move very quickly using the scooter and it was comfortable to use. Amazon delivered it quickly and it was easy to put together using one Allen key. It folds down for easy transport and was fully adjustable for height etc. Highly recommend this product to save the pain of using crutches, or as a supplement to crutches. You will absolutely love this product and never regret the purchase.

I have recently had an ankle fusion and have been non weight bearing for the last 4 weeks with another 2 weeks to wait for a cast to be fitted. I really struggled on crutches. Having scoured the Internet , this device is recommended in the U.S as an alternative to crutches following ankle surgery. Not well publicised in the U.K. The knee walker was assembled in 10 minutes and has given me total freedom on a ground floor level. I can carry hot drinks and manoeuvre safely around the house. The walker folds easily to fit into the boot for outside use. The walker is good for outside use however be careful on pavements . Great for supermarkets or concreted areas. I can visit my local area with confidence however as stated please be careful re complacency . On smooth ares one can glide along with little effort. Comments have been made about using the walker on rough terrain and loose clippings. Do not even consider such a venture especially having such surgery. A big bonus is the locking brakes. Allows you to alight and return to the walker safely using the device as a support. It also means that you can cook and undertake so many functions that you cannot do with crutches. This has made my period of incapacity so much tolerable inside and outside the house. Well built and good value for money. I considered hiring such a device however for a month+ it was worth purchasing.

Estoy encantada con la compra. Gracias al andador mi madre ha podido moverse con facilidad y salir a la calle a pesar de su lesión en el pie. Para ella el uso de muletas resultaba imposible por la falta de fuerza en las extremidades. Es muy estable y resistente, y vale para casi cualquier edad, ya que hemos visto que los niños también lo pueden usar.

Eine große Hilfe im Alltag ist dieser Knierollater im Alltag. Habe mir die Achillessehne gerissen, nun 10 Wochen keine Belastung, mit Hilfe des Rollator kein Rollstuhl und beinahe keine Krücken mehr notwendig. Leicht, auch im Auto, zu transportieren. In Österreich noch völlig unbekannt. Miete, nach Nachfrage im Ö Sanitätshandel, über deutsche Erzeugerfirma, ca 1000€. 183€ Kaufpreis! Nach Abschluss des Leidensweg es kann man das Gerät einer SOZIALINSTITUTION SPENDEN. Alles in allem, ein super und hilfreiches Gerät!

Excellent pour mon problème - j'ai été opérée du pied et ne peut le poser par terre pendant 6 à 8 semaine. Impossible d'utiliser des béquilles sans risques car mes bras ne sont pas assez musclés. Ce déambulateur est idéal pour ma situation.