Comments for knee amputation, leg amputation, leg prosthesis, prosthetics

Comment on Prosthetic Leg Fitting Problems by Cathy Howells

Cathy Howells — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:11:33 +0000

Thanks for your question.
Because the sound is not there when you initially wear your prosthesis, it may be due to your stump losing volume over time with walking. Its too difficult to tell by description only so I recommend that you visit your prosthetist to ensure that all is well with your prosthetic fit and componentry.

Comment on Leg Prosthesis – Tips for Above Knee Amputees by Cathy Howells

Cathy Howells — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:10:17 +0000

Amlan, Unfortunately I’m not familiar with any artificial limb centres or the system of prosthetic supply in India

Comment on Prosthetic Leg Fitting Problems by nmurchison41

nmurchison41 — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:24:34 +0000

Hi Cathy, I am a BKA I noticed that after long periods of wear I began to hear a slapping sound when I walk.What is this?

Comment on Leg Prosthesis – Tips for Above Knee Amputees by Amlan Bhattacharjee

Amlan Bhattacharjee — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:03:16 +0000

One of my close relatives wife recently lost both her legs above knee one week back in an train accident i would like to know the address and details of best artificial leg implant(above knee) in India.

Comment on Leg Amputation and Shoes by Cathy Howells

Cathy Howells — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:56:41 +0000

Dear Adamifoluwa,
Because you have a (L)BKA there will be no problems for you if you drive an automatic car. If your car is a manual you will need to go for driving lessons and a test to have your license endorsed.
You can drive as soon as your doctor says its OK and you are not affected by any medication you are or have been taking.
You will not need custom made shoes. Your regular shoes will be fitted onto your prosthetic foot when your prosthetist makes your prosthesis.
Good luck with your rehab
Regards
Cathy Howells OAM
on behalf of The Amputee Coach Team

Comment on Leg Amputation and Shoes by Adamifoluwa Adeniyi.

Adamifoluwa Adeniyi. — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:05:11 +0000

I am below the left knee amputee,got this from RMA,my question is,can i still drive a car and how long should it take me after leaving the hospital before i can start driving? And,must my shoes be customized?
Thank you…

Comment on Prosthetic Leg Fitting Problems by Cathy Howells

Cathy Howells — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:35:25 +0000

Thanks for your question.

I can understand your frustration at the constant breakdown and infections in your leg. You are right when you say it doesn’t have to be this way!
You need to keep going back to your prosthetist so that he can make adjustments to the fit of your prosthesis- don’t give up after the first fitting. Perhaps there are other liners that would suit your skin better also.

When you have an infection you need to stay off your prosthesis until it heals because if you don’t it will only get worse.

To help avoid further episodes of infection good hygiene is very important. Wash your stump daily. Wear clean stump socks daily or if you wear a liner you need to clean it every night. Your prosthetist will tell you the best way to do this depending on what you are wearing.

I know that this stuff can be tiresome but if you do it you will get a better outcome eventually.

Regards
Cathy

Comment on Leg Amputation and Shoes by Cathy Howells

Cathy Howells — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:54:24 +0000

Hi Johnny,
Thanks for your question, you raise some interesting points.
Yes, it is possible for you to ride a motorbike with your prosthesis on.

If your leather boots have zips, you should be able to get the prosthetic foot into them. A shoe horn will help.
A one inch difference in the heel height of your patrol and cowboy boots is significant and you will not be able to interchange them on your prosthesis without altering its alignment and therefore safety and function. This is more fully explained in the Amputee Coach Book, Chapter 6. Your prosthetist may be able to help allow for the change in heel height.

Because this is your first prosthesis pick the most common heel height in your wardrobe. Also remember that heavy boots will make it harder to learn to walk and control your prosthesis.
You will need to wear a sock on your prosthetic foot to prevent squeaking when you walk.

I hope this helps.
Good Luck with your rehab.
Regards
Cathy Howells

Comment on Leg Amputation and Shoes by Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:55:41 +0000

Hi
Im a recent left above knee amputee, im due to be fitted with a prosthetic leg soon. Before my accident I worked as a motor cop and I ride the bike a lot. Is it still possible to ride a bike with a prosthetic leg?
Also will I be able to wear tall leather riding boots on the prosthetic. I have many pairs of 20″ tall Dehner patrol boots with a 2 inch heel and a couple of pairs of cowboy boots with a 3 inch heel.
Also do I need to wear socks on my prosthetic leg?
Thanks

Johnny

Comment on Prosthetic Leg Fitting Problems by jim stine

jim stine — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:03:03 +0000

im an 11yr amputee lbka i have never been able to find a leg that would even fit half comfortable. im a very active person ,i get soars but dont want to take the time off to heal as that would be 3 weeks out of a month now due to the rubbing have caught mrsa in my stump and this is a bran new leg. im very aggitated cause i no it dosnt have to b this way ive tried in my location yankee bionics, hanger some of the top places for theese problems any ideas on what maybe could b done?