Amputation Level: Transfemoral / Above Knee & Knee Disarticulation / Through Knee
- The above knee prosthetic system consists of a socket, knee joint and foot/ankle complex. Options are numerous for componentry and must be determined by a complete evaluation.
- Considerations for componentry selection relies on past medical history, length of residual limb, activity level, surgical issues and goals of the patient.
- Socket configurations range from the innovative total contact sockets with flexi-brim technology system to ischial containment and quadrilateral shaped designs.
- Knee options range from microprocessor-controlled such as the C-Leg to hydraulic swing and stance phase control, to safety knees with extension assist and manual locking for stability control.
- Feet options are numerous as in Transtibial (BK) and include energy storing, multiaxial, flexible heel, solid ankle cushion heel (SACH) and single axis feet.