Vari-Flex® Junior

Product Overview

The Össur Vari-Flex® Junior is a lightweight carbon fiber prosthetic foot designed for children and adolescents who need reliable energy return for daily activities and moderate sports participation. This pediatric foot delivers consistent performance across the full spectrum of childhood activities — walking to class, playing at recess, and participating in physical education.

Accommodating users from 15–55kg (33–121 lbs) across sizes 16–24, the Vari-Flex® Junior serves a broader weight range than many pediatric options, supporting children as they grow without frequent replacements. The lightweight construction and slender profile simplify cosmetic finishing while the Active tibial progression technology ensures efficient gait mechanics. Available for transtibial, transfemoral, knee disarticulation, and hip disarticulation applications, this PDAC-approved prosthetic foot adapts to various amputation levels and activity demands.

Features and Benefits

• Extended weight range: Supports 15–55kg (33-121 lbs) users, covering most pediatric patients from early childhood through adolescence with a single prosthetic selection.
• Active tibial progression: Absorbs vertical impact at heel strike and redirects forces into forward momentum, reducing effort required for walking and running.
• Full-length keel design: Anatomically matched toe lever length promotes bilateral symmetry and natural rollover mechanics throughout the gait cycle.
• Lightweight profile: Reduced weight minimizes fatigue during extended wear while slender design facilitates easy cosmetic covering.
• Weatherproof rating: Withstands fresh water splashing and humid conditions for worry-free outdoor activities (not suitable for submersion).
• PDAC approval: Medicare-approved design streamlines insurance authorization with established L5981 reimbursement code.
• Sandal toe option: Narrow forefoot profile accommodates open-toe footwear choices for warm weather wear.
• Size range 16–24: Multiple size options ensure proper fit throughout pediatric growth phases.
• Proportional energy return: Carbon fiber layering automatically adjusts response based on user weight and activity intensity.

The Vari-Flex® Junior serves as a dependable foundation for pediatric prosthetic users who need consistent performance across varied activities, supporting confidence and independence as children navigate their world.