Below-Knee Lower Limb Prosthetics in Cleveland, Mentor and Chardon
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Below Knee Lower Limb Prosthetic Specialists
The key to comfortable below-knee prosthetics is a great fit on your remaining limb. The socket is the most essential element to this fit.
From there, you want an attractive and functional lower leg, ankle, and foot. You’ll be amazed at how active you can be with today’s advanced prosthetics.
Having the right fit can make all of the difference. Choose a provider whose attention to detail at the fitting is second to none!
Let the Expert Staff at G.R.E. O&P Fit You with the Correct Device for Your Specific Needs
Suspension: Elevated vacuum sockets help stabilize limb volume by increasing blood flow and oxygenation. This suspension option will help reduce inner socket friction and keep your remaining limb feeling comfortable. This comfort is vital to an active life! Let GRE help determine what suspension option is best for you.
Socket Technology: Fabricating techniques and advancements in materials have changed the landscape of prosthetic sockets. Easy adjusting sockets can help those who have daily limb size changes. Flexible sockets can be made to increase comfort and flexibility at areas that can’t tolerate pressure. Let GRE discuss the design that best matches your needs!
Componentry: Choosing the right componentry that meets your everyday needs is vital to you reestablishing all your activity goals. Picking the right knee and/or foot should be a priority when designing your prosthesis. Today’s prosthetics use sensors, microprocessors, hydraulics and carbon fiber technology to give you the gait, stability and function you need. GRE’s Prosthetic team is trained on all the new prosthetic componentry and will help determine the best match for you.
The device that’s right for you will depend on how active you are and the activities you do. Our professional and caring prosthetic team is here to guide you through each step, making sure your fit with what’s best for you!
Below-Knee Prosthetic Socket Technology
Elevated Vacuum
The elevated vacuum prosthetic maintains limb volume throughout the day and reduces limb movement, while increasing blood flow and oxygenation of the patient’s tissue.
Other benefits of the elevated vacuum: It reduces skin abrasions, blisters, and friction, and it’s more adaptable to weight gain and loss.
Pin-Locking Suspension
This system uses a pin-locking mechanism attached to a gel liner that securely suspends the prosthesis.
The patient simply presses a button to release the prosthesis when they’re ready to remove it.
WillowWood One Transtibial System
Designed for patient comfort, the transtibial system’s socket technology provides a natural walking gait. It has an airtight seal and can handle various amputee activity levels.
The WillowWood system is controllable with an iPhone or iPad, making it easy for patients to adjust as needed.
REVOlimb
The REVOlimb includes a micro-adjustable closure system that allows patients to adjust the fit of their socket without completely removing the prosthesis itself. As a person’s body changes, patients can also adjust the socket compression at specific areas of the limb that may fluctuate in volume.
The staff at GRE has always listened to my needs and been able to customize my prosthetic to match my everyday activities!
Cindy
Below-Knee Componentry
Externally Powered Foot & Ankle
This prosthetic foot provides the active Level 3 user with terrain conformance, rotation and shock absorption. It is ideal for robust, moderate impact activities like hiking that require a multi – axial, biomimetic function with a high level of energy return.
The combination of hydraulic ankle and titanium spring means that the foot adapts fluidly to promote good posture and excellent traction even on rough ground and ramps. During swing phase the toe dorsi-flexes to enhance ground clearance. The integral shock absorber ensures minimal shear force between socket and skin for a comfortable ride throughout the twists and turns of the day.
Foot shell and glide sock included.
Microprocessor Foot & Ankle
Elan mimics natural muscle resistance and ankle motion by adapting hydraulic resistance levels to optimize stability when standing, on slopes and uneven terrain. This encourages more symmetrical limb loading, faster walking speed and reduced compensatory movements. The ankle pivot point is optimally positioned close to the natural weight line for a more natural response through the gait cycle.
The result is smoother, safer and more natural walking, helping to preserve the body for the long term.
Vertical Shock
The vertical shock prosthetic is a multiple spring design that creates natural movement, a higher range of motion, and a smooth transition.
The spring technology is integrated throughout the foot to absorb and return energy.
This prosthetic is ideal for patients who live a moderate to highly active lifestyle, and those with a K3 or K4 level need.
Hydraulic Ankle
Hydraulics and carbon fiber technology come together to create the hydraulic ankle. This prosthetic device provides low to moderate impact for increased ground contact, symmetrical gait, improved stability on varied terrain and the comfort of shock absorption.
This device is typically best for K3 level patients.
Single Axis
This foot/ankle prosthetic is a low-activity model that works on a single axis of the foot/ankle mechanism. It mimics median plane motion and has a lightweight, strong design.
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