Are you living with an above-knee amputation and looking for a way to improve your mobility and independence? An above-knee leg replacement, also known as an transfemoral prosthesis, may be the solution you need.
An transfemoral prosthesis is a custom-made device that is designed to replace the missing lower limb and attach to the remaining stump. It allows individuals with above-knee amputations to walk, run, and participate in their favorite activities with greater ease and comfort.
Above knee prosthetic leg is broadly divided into 4 parts.
Carbon Socket: it is the part of the artificial limb that your residual limb fits into. It can be made of thermoplastic, metal or laminated material.
Knee Joint: There are various types of knee joint for above knee prosthetic leg. Some are designed to swing; others are designed to stay in a locked position for walking but can be unlocked for sitting.
Pylon: This is between the prosthetic knee joint and the prosthetic foot. It is made of strong lightweight material such as carbon fiber, aluminum or titanium.
Carbon Foot & Ankle: There are many different types of feet and ankles available. Your individual needs will influence the choice made.
There are three types of prosthetic legs that can be used for above-knee amputations: microprocessor prosthetic legs, hydraulic leg prostheses, and simple system knee leg prostheses. Each type has its own unique features and benefits, as well as some potential drawbacks. It’s important to understand the differences between these systems in order to make an informed decision about which one is right for you.
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Luxmed prosthetic clinic has partnerships with 10 different prosthetic leg manufacturers. We value our customers’ feedback when choosing the best above-knee prosthetic leg. According to the feedback from our customers, the most satisfied knee leg prosthesis is Ottobock Genium x3.
When choosing the best prosthesis, we considered the following features.
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Other than exercises being performed with your physiotherapy team, you can also take few measures and perform handy exercises at home to make your situation better and yourself ready for the above knee prosthetic leg.
Few things that you can do at the comfort of your home without any clinical help can be frequently changing the position of your hip, laying on your stomach for 20 minutes 2-3 times a day and hamstring stretch. Click here to read the full article related to Exercises done before the above knee prosthetic leg.
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1.What is the average lifespan of above-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 the use, there are many patients who 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 apply to our clinic for all the possible problems.
3.What is the production and delivery time of above-knee prostheses?
The active vacuum below-knee prosthesis system to be applied to our patient in our clinic was taken from our patient. It takes around 1 week after measurements are taken.
4.What is the price for above knee prosthetic?
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