Below Knee Prosthetic Leg

Are you looking for a way to improve your mobility and regain independence after a below-knee amputation? A below-knee leg replacement, also known as a transtibial prosthesis, may be the solution you are looking for.

A transtibial prosthesis is a custom-made device that is designed to replace the missing lower limb and is attached to the remaining stump. It allows individuals with below-knee amputations to walk, run, and participate in their favorite activities with greater ease and comfort.

Types of below knee leg prosthetics

There are different types of transtibial prostheses available, including basic, sportive and cosmetic types. These prostheses can help people with below-the-knee amputations walk, run, and participate in their favorite activities more easily and comfortably.

A vacuum assisted socket system is a type of prosthetic device that uses a cushion liner and a suspension sleeve to create a secure fit on the residual limb. It also has a vacuum pump that helps keep the prosthetic in place while the user is walking. There are two types of pumps that can be used in this system: electronic and mechanical. The pump removes air from the system with each step to help securing the prosthetic in place.

Below knee leg prosthetic  – Ottobock

• A liner with a pin lock can be used with a patella bearing tendon. A pin is attached to the distal liner and inserted into a lock mechanism that provides the interface for the suspension.
• This mechanism is referred to as the below knee prosthesis with a pin locking liner. Usually, the silicone liners are the best but you can also choose between the gel and hybrid materials, acocording to your own personal preference. These liners are best for the cylindrical shaped limbs.

Liner with pin lock for below the knee prosthesis

• A chopart amputation is a forefoot or a midfoot level amputation that can be fitted successfully with a lightweight circumferential plastic or silicone prosthesis or with a solid ankle foot orthosis with fillers inside.
• Chopart prosthesis is highly flexible and durable.

Chopart amputation prostheses

Apart from the 3 types of prostheses mentioned above, there are also silicone leg prostheses. Silicone leg prostheses are coated on vacuum system prostheses or pin system prostheses. It is fully customized for each indıvıdual. It provides 95% similarity to the real foot.

Silicone prosthetic leg

• Socket: This is the part of the prosthetic leg that your stump fits into. It can be made of thermoplastic, metal or laminated material, based on your personal preference.
• Silicone liner: This is a removable inner socket made of flexible material most often used for below knee prosthetic leg.
• Pylon: This lies between the socket and the prosthetic foot. It is made of strong lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminium or titanium.
• Prosthetic foot: There are many different types of feet and ankles available. Your individual needs and comfort will decide what type of prosthetic foot is most suitable for you.

• Luxmed is a clinically approved professional prosthetics provider (prosthetic arm, prosthetic leg, cosmetic silicon prosthesis) with its headquarter based in Istanbul. With the experience of almost a decade, Luxmed is one of the top prosthetic providers in Turkey.  Our team is highly skilled and individually trained in Germany. Our professionals are fluent in Arabic, English and Russian.

• We are the best at what we do and we provide our clients with constant rehabilitation and support throughout their journey with Luxmed.

• To know more about us visit our website https://luxmedprotez.com or to speak with an expert regarding your requirements, give us a call at +905373498403.

1.What is the average lifespan of below-knee prostheses?

A patient who has an active vacuum system prosthesis system below the knee can easily use the prosthesis for an average of 5 years. Depending on their use and care, needless to say that there are many patients who were able to use it for even more than 7-8 years.

2.What technical support is provided by Luxmedprotez?

The technical support period for the prosthetic foot with an active vacuum system applied to our patients in our clinic is exactly 5 years. During this period, you can contact us for all the possible problems that might occur with you along the way.

3.What is the production and delivery time of below-knee prostheses?

The active vacuum below-knee prosthesis system can be given to our patients one week after the measurements has been taken in details be our professional team.

4.What is the price for below knee prosthetic?

Below knee prostheses prices changes according to the selected parts

• The protheses brand
• The carbon foot features
• The socket features
• The silikon liner brand and feature

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