Artificial Leg Fitting - Rinella Prosthetics & Orthotics

 

Free mobility is something that is priceless and those with an amputation can restore their mobility and with that their independence by choosing to use artificial leg fitting. A seasoned Prosthetist can help you get the whole process done in less time and with desired results. Here, the vast experience of Rinella Prosthetics & Orthotics is best known to serve you, keeping you well informed about the options and every bit of detail about the process.

Prosthetic leg and its types?

Any artificial leg that we attach to the client's body to restore the movement or mobility of that part is called a Prosthetic leg. One can choose from a variety of options when going for a Prosthetic leg and it all depends on various factors such as your level of health, your level of activity, and also the level of amputation. Apart from this, the cosmetic look of the Prosthetic leg and its functionality also play an important role in determining the type you will need to choose. But mostly there is a trade-off between these two to make a balanced and long-lasting artificial leg.

 

In this process of artificial leg fitting, to make a good fit, the Prosthetist will closely examine your residual limb. The level of amputation here is checked forth to decide upon a good fit.

Post examination and settling the trade-offs between Cosmetics and Functionality, the first step is to carve out a mould. Some Prosthetists use a "hands-on" approach to make adjustments according to the requirements and the level of amputation, while others use CAD-CAM, a Computer-Aided design method to let the computer and a machine do the carving out of a mould.

The second step is to attach a socket to your residual limb. Mostly a Test Socket made of clear material is used to gauge the level of fit and then the actual socket is made based on observations. Stumps and Socks give comfort to the socket.

The important thing in all this process of artificial leg fitting, maintaining the alignment of the artificial limb with the residual limb and in turn with the client's body. Here Rinella’s experts guide you to make it a smooth sailing process.

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