Best Below-Knee Prosthesis Products & Treatment
What is a Below the Knee Prosthetic Leg?
Below-knee prosthetic leg is an artificial leg system used when an individual have an amputation below the knee joint in one or both legs.
Below the Knee Prosthetic Leg Types
There are primarily two types of products regarding below-knee prosthesis.
Before purchasing a below-knee prosthesis, you should first choose one of these 2 types and then choose a carbon foot.
1. What is Vacuum System Prosthesis Treatment?
In vacuum system prosthesis treatments, the air formed between the liner attached to the patient and the socket applied to the patient’s stump is pumped and expelled with the help of a valve.This provides a secure grip in the socket area and helps prevent deformities in the patient’s residual limb.
Prosthesis with Active Vacuum System
This system utilizes a mechanism that creates a vacuum around the amputated limb of the prosthesis user. The air formed between the liner attached to the patient and the socket applied to the residual limb is pumped and expelled through a valve. This securely fits the prosthesis in place, preventing it from moving.
Active vacuum systems in prosthetics activate the vacuum system with each step, aiding the user in a more comfortable use of the prosthesis.
Active Vacuum Prosthesis Price
To see the price of an active vacuum prosthesis, you can click the button below to access the price list.
Prosthesis with Passive Vacuum System
The only difference between passive vacuum and active vacuum is the amount of air it retains inside. Instead of a vacuum system that operates with each step, it is a system that maintains a constant 4.5 bar of air inside.
Passive Vacuum Prosthesis Price
To see the price of a passive vacuum prosthesis, you can click the button below to access the price list.
What is the Active / Passive Vacuum Difference?
In active vacuum, the air inside is expelled with each step the patient takes. In passive vacuum, this does not occur with every step; it maintains a constant air pressure of 4.5 bars inside.
Harmony Vacuum Systems
The following products are available in both active and passive vacuum options.
Vacuum System Below Knee Prosthesis Warranty Period
The warranty period for prostheses with active vacuum system below the knee is 2 years. The warranty period for the silicone given to the patient along with the prosthesis is 6 months.
What is the Lifespan of Vacuum Below Knee Prosthesis?
A patient who has a below-knee active vacuum system prosthesis system can easily use the prosthesis for an average of 5 years. There are cases where individuals use prosthetics for more than 7-8 years, depending on usage.
2. What is Pin System Prosthesis Treatment?
Pin system prosthesis is a connection system that allows the prosthesis, which replaces an amputated limb, to be fixed to the amputated area.
Types of Prosthesis with Pin System
Pin system prostheses are divided into two.
In devices with screw pin systems, there is no help when inserting the pin into the socket. However, in magnetic systems, the pin finds its slot more easily thanks to the magnet.
Warranty Period of Below Knee Prosthesis with Pin System
The warranty period for prostheses with Pin System below the knee is 2 years. The warranty period for the silicone given to the patient along with the prosthesis is 6 months.
What is the Lifespan of Below Knee Prosthesis with Pin System?
A patient who has a below-knee prostheses with Pin System can easily use the prosthesis for an average of 5 years. There are cases where individuals use prosthetics for more than 7-8 years, depending on usage.
Pin System Prosthesis Price
You can learn the prices of prosthetics with screw or magnetic pin systems by using the buttons below.
Ottobock Carbon foot
The following products are complementary and necessary elements of your Below knee prosthesis. You can make a choice according to your lifestyle.
3. Silicone Prosthetic Foot
Cosmetic silicone leg prostheses are specifically chosen to cover the surface of the selected prosthetic leg, For instance, an individual with a below knee leg can cover it with a silicone leg prosthesis. In the fabrication of cosmetic silicone leg prostheses, we design it to closely resemble your other leg. We pay attention to the following points for this:
Silicone Foot Features
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Full Procedure In 3 Steps
Airport Pick Up and Hotel Accommodation
Our staff will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. We will also provide transfer between the hotel and our clinic during your treatment (free of charge)
Prosthesis Selection and Production
In our clinic, after selecting the suitable prosthetic brand for our patient and taking the measurements, the prosthetic production process begins.
Post-Treatment Support
After the treatment, special training is given to the prosthetic user (walking, going down-up stairs) with our physiotherapist.