Hi Tech Lower Limb Prosthesis

Partial foot prosthesis

• Partial foot amputations include: toe amputation; mid foot amputation (metatarso phalangeal, transmetatarsal, ray amputation); Lisfranc amputation; and Chopart amputation.
• At Prosthetics, orthotics & cosmetic restoration clinic- Shree sardar patel social welfare trust, we are expert in providing customized orthotic insoles with filler & carbon plate and customized Hi-definition silicone prosthesis for patients with partial foot amputation

Trans tibial prosthetic socket options (1) Self suspended prosthesis (Anatomic):

• We are providing economic self suspended carbon fiber laminated prosthesis with soft inner pedilin liner.
• In self suspended prosthesis, high medial and lateral sidewalls that extend above and over the femoral condyles, providing enhanced mediolateral stability and self-suspension for the prosthesis.

(2) Silicone liner with pin shuttle lock

• Silicone liner with pin shuttle lock is the most simple and reliable system, used for below knee (Trans tibial) amputees. There is a pin attached to the bottom of the liner and a lock is built into the prosthetic socket.
• When the wearer dons the prosthesis, the pin locks into the socket and will not unlock until a release button is pressed.
• It does eliminate the problems of bulging, pressing, cutting the blood circulation, atrophying and so on.

(3) Suction socket system

• In this system, silicone liner with one way valve is used to maintain a negative pressure between the socket and the liner. In this type o suspension system, silicone liner contains seal in rings over it to create vacuum.
• When load is taken off the artificial limb, atmospheric pressure holds the prosthesis firmly in place.

(4) One way valve suction system

• A one-way valve is used to expel the air out of the system
• When the limb is pushed into the socket, air is expelled out of the one way valve. A silicone knee sleeve is rolled onto the thigh and seals off the system, preventing air from entering the socket and holding the prosthesis on the limb.

(5) Elevated Vacuum system

• Elevated vacuum system uses the same principles as suction fixation with the addition of a mechanical or electrical vacuum pump. This pump helps to maintain consistent negative pressure over the entire surface of the stump, creating unparalleled suspension and security for patients.
• In mechanical pump, as the user steps down onto the prosthesis, air is pushed out of the prosthesis (and not allowed back in) creating a vacuum environment. No batteries are needed and the system is very quiet.
• In electrical pump, it actively sucks the air out of the socket when the vacuum level dips below a certain level. Daily charging is recommended and electrical pumps are louder than the mechanical vacuum pump when in use.
• Provides increased “linkage” between prosthesis and patient.
• Reduces daily volume fluctuation.
• Reduces limb pistoning or movement within the socket.

Shrinkers: These are tight, stretchable garments that reduce swelling in a residual limb following surgery. Shrinkers are usually provided within the first 1-2 weeks after the amputation. People with vascular problems may have to continue wearing a shrinkers long after they are fit with their preparatory prosthesis because it helps to maintain a stable residual limb volume and ensures that the prosthesis will fit properly each day.