A lower-limb prosthesis is a custom-made device designed to replace part or all of a missing lower-limb. This can range from a device that replaces part of your foot, to a device that replaces your entire lower-limb including your hip, knee and foot.
The design of your lower-limb prosthesis will depend upon your anatomy, amputation level, current activity level and future functional goals. All lower extremity prostheses include up to three main components:
The design of your lower-limb prosthesis will depend upon your anatomy, amputation level, current activity level and future functional goals. Your prosthesis will be a reflection of you. It will be designed, customized, and fit to you – optimized to facilitate your recovery and the achievement of your goals. During your prosthetic evaluation, our prosthetist will take you through all aspects of prosthetic design, component selection, and fabrication, including materials, fit, function and cosmetic accessories.
For all patients, our goal is to expedite a return to independent living. For you, this may mean a short walk, completing household chores, shopping, returning to work, or more involved activities such as sports, traveling and dancing.
The process of receiving your lower-limb prosthesis will depend upon several factors, including:
Are you a new amputee or an experienced wearer?
How and when did you lose your limb(s)?
The health and appearance of your residual and contralateral limb
Your current activity level and future functional goals
These are just a few of the questions that will dictate the timeline and process for receiving your prosthesis. In general, process for receiving a prosthesis always includes the steps outlined .
The prosthetic team at dynamics disability solutions is proud to be a leading source and provider in lower-limb prosthetics.
