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How Soon After Surgery Can I Be Fit With A Prosthetic Leg?

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Being fit with a prosthetic leg after surgery is obviously the goal and we will give you a framework to understand the process. However, there is no such thing as a 2-3 (for example) week time frame established for many different reasons. These different reasons include : 1.) Everyone heals at a different rate. 2.) Everyone reduces their edema (swelling) after surgery at different rates. Here is the general process of what you can expect to happen. You will have the amputation surgery.Stages of Recovery After Amputation Surgery You may require revisions to this surgery if everything is not optimal. You will need to then protect the limb and allow the incision to heal. The swelling in the residual limb will also need to reduce so a casting can occur successfully. After the casting, you will get something called a check socket. Once you “graduate” from a check socket, a more permanent socket is made that is stronger. Once you get the permanent socket, then the remainder of the prostheti...

What Is The Best Prosthetic Leg?

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 The best prosthetic leg is one that gives you the stability you need and also the range of motion you require to perform your activities of daily living. Now, for some of you reading this post, the best prosthetic leg might be one with K4 componentry. That is the Olympic stuff. That is the stuff that will give you the most stability during the high impact from running and hiking etc. However, the best prosthetic leg for you might be one you need to do your regular stuff, but also one that is covered by your insurance.  Right? Who needs a really expensive prosthetic leg if you can’t use the running side of it and now you are saddled with a big bill? If you want to learn more about the best prosthetic leg for you, you may want to investigate K levels. Do you know what your K level is?  prosthetic legK levels are the functional description of where you are at physically or where you will have the potential to get to very soon.  Here is a quick run down of what a K lev...

Information About Prosthetic Legs in Chicago, IL: Price, Companies, & Coverage

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Looking for a new prosthetic leg in Chicago , IL? Are you just beginning your search? If so, there are three key questions you must ask yourself when considering a new prosthetic leg: • How much does a prosthetic leg cost in Chicago, IL? • What are the best prosthetic leg companies near me in Chicago? • Will insurance/Medicare pay for a new prosthetic leg? In this article, we will go deeper into each of these questions and get you some answers. 1.) Cost of Prosthetic Legs in Chicago, IL In Chicago, the average cost of a below knee basic prosthesis (which is most common) is $6,000.00. If you’re looking for a non-basic style however, the price can range up to $17,200.00 depending on your style.Let’s stop there. I get it, that’s a fairly large price range, so let’s see where you personally fit in. If you are looking for a more basic style, you most likely be looking at a K1-K2 ambulator. If you fit in this category, you are most likely someone who stays indoors and does minimal/daily phys...

AFO Brace Problems & Solutions – Ratings / Reviews

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Common Problems with AFO Braces AFO braces are excellent walking aids. However, that doesn’t mean the use of these walking aids is always perfect; situations pop up. Such as, what shoes are you going to wear them with?  What happens if a child outgrows their AFOs?  What do you do if the brace is rubbing on your skin? Things like this happen and in this article we cover the top 8 potential problems / challenges with AFOs and how to address them effectively.   Every company that provides AFOs knows about these issues.  They are universal.  However, we strive to be 100 percent transparent and as a result, we talk about problems that you may or may not experience.  This way you can deal with them in the very best way possible. Topics Discussed In This Article 1.) AFOs & Shoes – What Shoes Work, Which Ones Do Not 2.) Application Challenges / Solutions & Special Shoe horns  3.) Potential Skin Issues  4.) Outgrowing AFOs – When To Get New O...