Assistive device to drain bladder for wheelchair users

Hook that holds trousers out of the way while draining the bladder

Metal hook with cord

Metal hook with cord

This specially made hook is used to drain the bladder. The cord is attached around the wheelchair brake and the trousers are attached to the hook. The rod holds the trousers out and allows room for draining.

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See also spinalistips.se/en/tip-urination-hook

Author: Bruno

Bruno bor i lägenhet och arbetar heltid. Han skadade sig 1974 och har en tetraplegi, C5-C6. Opererades 1977 för att få armsträckare och tumgrepp. Han har personlig assistans 7 timmar dagligen plus nattpatrull.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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