Below the Knee - Hanger Clinic
A below-knee prosthesis (also called a transtibial prosthesis) will typically consist of a custom-made socket, a pylon, a foot, and some means of suspending the prosthesis to the body. Your prosthetist will create an individualized socket specific to your limb and will choose the most appropriate componentry to fit your lifestyle and needs.
What You Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic Leg
It’s generally easier to use a below-the-knee prosthetic leg than an above-the-knee prosthesis. If the knee joint is intact, the prosthetic leg takes much less effort to move and allows for more mobility.
Your below-knee prosthesis has been custom designed to help you achieve your personal rehabilitation and mobility goals. These instructions will help you learn how to put on your prosthesis, care for your skin, and clean your device.
Below Knee Prosthetic Limbs
Discover advanced below knee prosthetic limbs designed for comfort and mobility. Explore our innovative solutions to find the perfect fit for your patients’ needs.
The Below-Knee Amputation: To Amputate or Palliate? - PMC
Prosthetic devices for below-knee amputees have been and continue to evolve. With regard to surgical technique, some surgeons have started creating a tibio-fibular bone bridge at the time of BKA. 35 The intent of this added step is to create a more solid and durable bony framework that will transmit rotational forces from the knee to the ...
Options for Limb Prostheses - Options for Limb Prostheses
Lower Extremity Prostheses. Prosthetic components include the socket, suspension and control system (s), joints, and appendage. There are many different options for prostheses, but all options aim to achieve a stable, comfortable fit. The prosthetist helps patients choose the type of prosthesis and options they need to accomplish their goals.
Below Knee Prosthetic Limbs
Below Knee Prosthetics. Transtibial amputation is the "official" medical term for a "below knee amputation" or BKA. It is one of the most frequently performed limb amputations. It is amputation below the knee joint and above the ankle. BKA's are primarily performed because of diabetes, foot ulcers or trauma to the area of the limb.
The Basics of a Below-knee Prosthetic Leg - YouTube
We'll run through the basic components of a suction-based, below-knee, prosthetic leg and how they work. This should lay the foundation to dive deeper into each component, different types of...
Below Knee Prosthetic Leg - Transtibial Amputation | POSI
A below knee prosthesic leg is comprised of a suspension sleeve, socket, pylon and prosthetic foot, with the socket being the most important part of the prosthesis. Different factors are used to determine what type of socket, suspension and prosthetic foot will be best for your individual functional level. Certified Prosthetists.
Below Knee Leg Prosthetics | CPO USA | Midwest Provider
We understand the impact that a well-designed below-knee (transtibial) prosthetic can have on the lives of our patients. Contact us for more information.