Mechanical prosthetic legs: types
Prosthetic legs are selected individually. No two injuries are completely identical, so no two prostheses can be identical. Before purchasing a prosthetic leg, the patient undergoes mandatory consultations with specialists and a series of examinations to determine the state of amputation and select a prosthetic leg on an individual basis.
For a prosthetic leg, the price will vary depending on several factors. The first is complexity of work. The cost is also affected by the quality of materials used by the prosthetist, the size of the device and other individual nuances.
At Tellus, we use only high-quality European components for prosthetics. These are products from such manufacturers as:
The price of a prosthetic leg will differ if different modules of the device are used for prosthetics. Selection of the product is carried out considering the place of amputation and the requirements for restoring functionality of the limbs. We carry out work on manufacture and installation of devices in the following module options:
You can also buy a prosthetic leg for use in specific situations, such as swimming or going in for sports. These are special prosthetic legs, in manufacture of which materials with certain characteristics are used. Sports prosthetic legs are manufactured using special sockets, suspensions, rotation and twisting systems that can withstand large mechanical loads, provide greater mobility, and do not cause discomfort to the owner.
When selecting a prosthesis, the first factor that the specialist considers is the need to use a knee joint. It is one of the most complex parts of the structure, subject to the greatest loads and enabling most of the limb functions. When selecting foot and ankle prostheses, a shock absorption system is required to reduce the load on the stump.
Unfortunately, there are many reasons for using prosthetic limbs. These include anatomical features and loss of legs due to injuries, diseases, or participation in combat. Losing lower limbs brings both physical and psychological discomfort. Feelings of inferiority, inability to perform usual actions, aesthetic imperfection are only a small part of what people experience when seeking help in restoring functionality.
Modern prosthetic technologies allow almost complete restoration of the body functionality. A prosthetic leg can perform the same tasks as a normal limb. Depending on the characteristics of the injury, Tellus specialists select the optimal prosthetic option and provide full control over operation of the finished product.
How to buy a prosthetic leg in Ukraine? Tellus has been specializing in complex prosthetics for many years. We work on specialized Ottoblock equipment (Germany); our employees regularly improve their skills, adopting experience from foreign colleagues and mastering innovative technologies in the field of prosthetics. Today we work with 3D technology, which allows us to scan the socket to determine the ideal parameters of the stump and manufacture devices that best suit the anatomical features of the patient.
We manufacture prosthetics of any complexity and configuration. These are bionic and mechanical devices, cosmetic prostheses, products with increased reliability for athletes and people having active lifestyle. The price of a leg prosthesis is determined after initial examination and consultation with specialists. Formation of the cost of the device is largely influenced by:
A low price for prosthetic legs is possible in manufacture of fixed models. In most cases, these are temporary devices that require replacement. This is a kind of imitation of a limb, which does not allow using it with maximum functionality, but makes it possible to get used to the device and overcome the psychological stress of amputation.
Passive prostheses are also affordable. These are also stationary products that act as a support. They help you move and stand and do not have a decorative covering. This category of products also includes cosmetic prostheses. They imitate a leg in appearance; on some models a vein pattern may be applied. In most cases, durable plastic is used for manufacture. You can walk with such a device, but you will not be able to run or make complex movements.
The price for active (functional) leg prostheses is higher in Ukraine. But these investments pay off in full, because such a device allows you to forget about imperfections of the body and live life to the fullest. Modern products are equipped with a movement control system and completely replace functionality of the lower extremities. They also differ in appearance, owing to the efforts of the best specialists from foreign companies and Tellus. Some models almost completely imitate the appearance of a lost limb. Others are high-tech solutions surprising with their originality and futuristic design.
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