Below Knee Custom Prosthetic Leg

The prosthesis consists of a socket alignable pylon footankle and a form of suspension how the prosthesis stays on your limb.

Below knee custom prosthetic leg. Depending on the nature of the amputation and the residual limb a transfemoral artificial leg may also include a replacement hip joint if the entire leg is removed via hemipelvectomy. Depending on the nature of the amputation and the residual limb length a transfemoral artificial leg may also include a prosthetic hip joint if the entire leg was amputated. Leaving transtibial prosthesis to refer to the tibia a below-the-knee prosthetic leg.

Suitable for patients who lost muscle in lower leg or patients need cosmetic cover for their Below Knee kits. Sometimes the prosthesis may consist of a sleeve or other harness depending on the suspension system used for that patient. Left and right side specifications.

Tibial tube or shin tube The Shin tube lies between the prosthetic foot and knee joint. Custom made socket liner knee unit pylon and foot. By improving linkage with your leg the Harmony system improves your gait and increases security while the Triton foot with its split toe and shock-absorbing functional ring.

However your socket represents your limb shape and size at a specific moment in time. Your prosthetist will create an individualized socket specific to your limb and will choose the most appropriate componentry to fit your lifestyle and needs. A transfemoral prosthesis is more commonly known as an above-the-knee femur prosthetic leg.

As the amputation is carried out below the knee the individual has the potential to walk very well. A below-knee BK prosthesis will typically consist of a custom-made socket a pylon and a foot. We offer different types of socket interface such as pelite liner silicone liner and pin-lock liner to increase your comfort.

Your prosthesis has been custom fitted to your unique limb shape and size it should be both comfortable and functional. As much as we want to give you a single price it is not that simple. Type of Prosthetic Leg Average Cost.