What You Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic Leg
网页It’s generally easier to use a below-the-knee prosthetic leg than an above-the-knee prosthesis. If the knee joint is intact, the prosthetic leg takes much less effort to move and allows for more mobility. The reason behind the amputation is also a factor, as it may impact the health of the residual limb.
Prosthetic Leg: What It Is, Who Needs It & How It’s Used
网页2024年8月7日 · If you can’t use your leg, either because of a birth defect or amputation, you might use a prosthetic leg to walk. A leg prosthesis can replace as much of your leg as you need, from your foot, ankle and shin to your knee, thigh and hip. It can offer you greater mobility and the chance to live a more active lifestyle.
The Most Advanced Lower Limb Prosthetics in the World
网页Our advanced lower limb prosthetics devices (lower artificial limbs) are designed to empower both the amputee and the prosthetist (the clinician who fits the patient for the artificial limb). Users of our products should feel confident, secure, and integrated with their prosthetic leg, knee, ankle, foot or limb system; able to live their life ...
Below the Knee - Hanger Clinic
网页Below-knee (BK) limb loss (also called transtibial amputation) refers to amputation or absence of the leg below the knee. When undergoing this level of amputation, it’s important to know your options and to remember that it is possible to return to an independent lifestyle.
The Basics of a Below-knee Prosthetic Leg - YouTube
网页We'll run through the basic components of a suction-based, below-knee, prosthetic leg and how they work. This should lay the foundation to dive deeper into e...
Below Knee Prosthetic Limbs
网页It is amputation below the knee joint and above the ankle. BKA's are primarily performed because of diabetes, foot ulcers or trauma to the area of the limb. The different parts of a prosthetic BKA include a suspension sleeve, socket (shin …
Below Knee Prosthetic Limbs
网页Below knee limb loss refers to the amputation or absence of the leg below the knee. A below knee prosthetic is comprised of a liner, socket, pylon, and prosthetic foot. By continuously adjusting to absorb and release energy, our hydraulic ankles allow for an efficient roll-over, remaining perfectly aligned with the user for the next step to ...
Below Knee Prosthetic Leg - Transtibial Amputation | POSI
网页A below knee prosthetic leg can be used to replace the missing part of the limb from a transtibial amputation, also known as a "below knee amputation".
Advancements in Below-Knee Prosthetics : What You Need to Know
网页2023年11月23日 · Therefore, losing a leg below the knee is life-changing, but recent advances in prosthetics bring new hope. With high-tech materials and designs, amputees can walk, run and live active lives again. Microprocessors and sensors create “smart” legs that think and respond.
网页Below are two styles of prosthetic limb that we offer to patients with a below the knee amputation. The core components of each style are the same. The first is finished with foam and stockings and the second an exposed tube and a patterned socket. You can choose the pattern on the socket.
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