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Chunc Spica Wheelchair

The Chunc Spica is a rental-only rehabilitation wheelchair for children in spica casts or recovering from orthopaedic surgery, offering NHS-recommended support and postural flexibility. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

Please note: This product is available in Ireland and Scotland only.

Categories: Assistive Technology, Wheelchairs Brand: Chunc

Specialist manual wheelchair for children recovering from spica cast surgeries, leg brace treatments, or spinal procedures.

Description

The Chunc Spica is a specialist manual wheelchair designed specifically for children recovering from spica cast surgeries, leg brace treatments, or spinal procedures. Recommended by leading NHS and private children’s hospitals across the UK, the Spica wheelchair facilitates earlier discharge and smoother recovery at home by offering tailored post-operative support and comfort.

Available exclusively for short-term rental, this highly adjustable wheelchair accommodates a wide range of fixed leg and hip positions. With up to 45 degrees of tilt-in-space and angle-adjustable footrests, the Chunc Spica not only aids post-surgical recovery but also assists in positioning, posture, and physiotherapy. A flexible solution for home or hospital use, this chair helps reduce inpatient stays while supporting mobility during a critical period of recovery.

Key features

Designed specifically for hip spica casts, leg braces, and spinal surgery recovery
45-degree tilt-in-space functionality for posture, comfort, and hip positioning
Adjustable recline, leg angle, and knee bend to suit a variety of fixed cast positions
Angle-adjustable footrests to assist physiotherapy and improve alignment
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments
Includes professional decontamination after use
Available in black only, with discreet and modern styling
Rental-only option ensures affordability and suitability for short-term use

Why choose the Chunc Spica?

Recommended by NHS and private paediatric hospitals across the UK
Supports early hospital discharge, helping free up critical NHS beds
Customisable to a wide range of post-operative leg and hip positions
Designed to aid recovery at home in a familiar, supportive environment
Professional delivery, fitting, and collection ensures hassle-free rental
Complies with hygiene and safety standards through full decontamination process
Cost-effective solution for a temporary but essential rehabilitation need

Technical Specification

Product specification

	X-Small	Small	Medium	Large
Max user mass	110kg	110kg	110kg	110kg
Seat cushion depth range	30-35cm	35-40cm	40-45cm	45-50cm
Seat width	30cm	35cm	40cm	45cm
Backrest height	40cm	45cm	51cm	57cm
Total backrest height growth	5cm	5cm	5cm	5cm
Backrest width	25cm	30cm	31.5cm	35cm
Legrest angle range	80˚-170˚	80˚-170˚	80˚-170˚	80˚-170˚
Legrest length range	21-48cm	21-40cm	21-40cm	21-40cm
Backrest recline angle range	90˚-180˚	90˚-180˚	90˚-180˚	90˚-180˚
Back rest recline angle range	90˚-180˚	90˚-180˚	90˚-180˚	90˚-180˚
Tilt in space	+3˚ to -45˚	+3˚ to -45˚	+3˚ to -45˚	+3˚ to -45˚