Zip-off trousers

Wheelchair users can change from shorts to trousers without moving from the chair.

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Zip-off trousers on hanger

Trouser length can be customized. Lower trouser legs are attached and can be removed.

Users comments
Easy to change into shorts without having to change trousers.

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Author: Anonym 1

Personen bor ihop med fru och barn i villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1975 och har en hög tetraplegi (C5). Genom hand-kirurgi fick han bättre greppfunktion i båda händer. Han har personlig assistans 7 timmar om dagen. (Avliden 2024)

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Type of disability

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

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