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| RE: Lookign for help/poor people | 11/12/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: my name is Edgar Gutierrez and I'm writing because my friend Camilo Montes needs your help. I want ...
A: There are a few companies that provide funding or can put you in touch with help. -The Barr ...
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| Burning at the end of leg from new lerg | 11/11/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I was born without a right let below my knee. I always had good luck with prosthetic until 4 years ...
A: There are several solutions: 1-Make additional alignment adjustments 2-Use original style liner ...
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| Burning at the end of leg from new lerg | 11/11/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I was born without a right let below my knee. I always had good luck with prosthetic until 4 years ...
A: The things you need to start to examine is this: 1) has the design of the socket changed? if so ...
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| abk | 11/9/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I am scheduled for surgery Nov. 17th for above knee amputation. I am 47, in an auto accident 3 ...
A: There are several really good sites and then many more average sites. My advise is to google search ...
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| New Prosthetic amputation | 10/8/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My leg was amputated Febuary of this year . In September of this year I started a part time job . In ...
A: Unfortunately, the only way to get the bilsters to heal completely is to remain off of the ...
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| My Father | 9/30/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My father is hard to fit. He is 69 years old and has an above the knee amputation. He was recently ...
A: Research the ELEVATED VACCUM SYSTEMS. They are offered by several manufacturers (ottobock, ohio ...
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| noisy leg | 9/27/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My husband is a RBK and has a little more than 2 years with his prosthetic. Our question is that now ...
A: It can be one or a combination of several issues. The best advise is to f/up with your Prosthetist ...
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| Boots that zip up in back for prosthetic leg | 9/17/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My son lost half of his left leg due to developing Nucrosis as a result from a motorcycle accident ...
A: Your local tack and feed shop should have these style boots. Also, around here we have several ...
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| shower and swim | 8/12/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: LOOKING FOR TYPES OF WATERPROOF DEVICES OR COVERINGS TO WEAR FOR SWIMMING AND SHOWERING
A: You can google search these keywords: swim + prosthesis + skin. This should get you started in ...
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| soreness at the incision on stump | 8/6/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I am a below knee amputee for 7 yrs. For the first time my stump is sore at the incision. It feels ...
A: There could be one or several issues involved. First issue could be that a neuroma (hardening and ...
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| Severed extensor hallucis longus | 7/16/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I recently severed my extensor hallucis longus about midway up the proximal phalanx of my left big ...
A: I would refer this question to an MD and perhaps a P.T. They would be more qualified to answers ...
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| ak prosthetic | 7/13/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My daughter had an ak amputation in 1992 due to osteosarcoma, wore a prosthesis on and off for 2-3 ...
A: Assuming that there are no major physiological issues. It is never too late to begin prosthetic ...
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| prothesis right leg | 7/9/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: iam 68 years old man my insurance told me they do not cover my leg is there a place i can get a ...
A: Have you contacted your local prosthetist? Have you tried contacting your church or other charity ...
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| pistoning | 7/9/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: what is the cause of pistoning in a below the knee prosthesis. Do you know of anything can prevent ...
A: Can be attributed to several things. All or just one issue can arise. 1. Socket not fitting ...
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| What is a reasonable period of time to be able to comfortably wear a stump/socket prosthesis? | 7/8/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: If a below knee prosthesis is correctly fitted, is it reasonable to expect to comfortably wear and ...
A: Is this prosthesis new and how long ago did you receive the prosthesis. I have seen a period of 1 ...
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| man right leg prothesis below the knee | 7/7/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: i am looking for some quotes to give my insurance company on a man right leg below the knee ...
A: A quote is all subjective. A ball park range is $6000.00 for low activity level prosthesis and up ...
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| Need help to paying for prosthics. | 7/2/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: Am an below the knee amputee and I work full time and am rising two children and its getting hard I ...
A: Check my previous posts regarding this question. Unfortunately, you are in a situation similar to ...
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| Prosthetics and Health Industry | 6/25/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I' doing a paper in my writing class on the challenges Individuals who have lost a limb face. ...
A: All your questions are great. However, the answers you seek are not that complicated but too ...
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| ak c-leg fit | 6/6/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: Before I got my c-leg, the foot was able to reach the floor. Since receiving the c-leg, the foot ...
A: Unfortunately, the C-Leg rquires a specific pylon (metal shin section)to use with the knee as well ...
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| parts for arm | 5/23/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: where could i buy parts for a arm to repair
A: There are several companies that manufacture the parts to an artificial arm. However, the issue is ...
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| looking for prosthetic | 5/17/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: i have had my prosthetic for about eleven years now. for the past two years i have constantly gotten ...
A: To answer the main question. I would say that medicaid is accepted by almost all providers. Being ...
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| The skin covering the prosthesis | 5/14/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: The special woman in my life is a below the knee amputee and has such a hard time with her ...
A: Yes a skin can be made like she wants. The issue is cost. Insurance will not pay for it and most ...
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| AKA Socket Problems - Lymphedema | 5/6/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I was interested to your reponse to 2/23/09 about rash w/AKA prosthestic user. My problem is ...
A: I do not know any one personnally up there in WA. However, you can search a couple of websites to ...
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| save the leg or take it | 5/6/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: i was in a motorcycle accident on July 29th 2008 and almost lost my right leg. i am in nothing but ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your accident. Getting back to your question. That is tough to answer and ...
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| AKA Socket Problems - Lymphedema | 5/4/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I was interested to your reponse to 2/23/09 about rash w/AKA prosthestic user. My problem is ...
A: Yes in fact an ill fitting socket can cause abnormal pressure which would accentuate swelling and ...
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| Prosthetic Socket Materials | 5/4/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I am designing a prosthetic leg for my Senior Project. The Prosthetic Leg is for Above the Knee ...
A: Assuming you are making an ENDOSKELETAL PROSTHESIS. The structure of the socket can be built with ...
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| how to donate? | 4/23/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I have an old flexfoot prosthesis I would happily donate, but how would the receiver have the socket ...
A: There are a variety of organizations that could utilize your time and/or components. The best ...
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| Prosthesis donation | 4/16/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I'm sorry what I thought about somebody named Pam donating her dead brothers prosthesis was recent, ...
A: check this link: ...
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| prosthetic rubbing on diaper | 4/13/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: The silicone liner rubs on my son's diaper at the very top of his inner thigh. After a typical day ...
A: There could be several issues working together to cause this problem The main complication is heat ...
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| prosthetic leg/silicone liner | 4/2/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My Dad has been wearing a leg with a silicone liner since Sept 2008. In february '09 he has started ...
A: It is not an allergic reaction. If it were a reaction then the entire covered area would be ...
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| prosthetic leg | 3/23/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My dad has diabetes and he struggled with an ulcer on the bottom of his leg for ten years and he ...
A: Yes and No to all of the above questions. 1.Certain locks can strip or cross thread which makes ...
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| Prosthetic lower leg and foot | 3/22/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: Will medicaid pay for a lower leg/foot prosthetic for a car accident victim (under their care for a ...
A: Yes Medicaid will cover the prosthesis. If the foot was lost due to an auto accident there are a ...
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| prosthetic lg | 3/17/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: im a motorcop attached to the california highway patrol(CHP). i was involved in an accident 1 month ...
A: When discussing endoskeletal(modular) prosthetics there are a variety of options both good and bad. ...
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| BK | 3/9/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: How can I get Some of the auxiliaries mentioned in some of your answered question as regard to B/K, ...
A: Could you clarify the "auxiliaries" mentioned at the beginning of you note. Thanks. Yes and No. ...
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| broken prosthetic leg | 3/8/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I have a good friend that has a borken prostihetic leg and she is on medicare they will only pay 80% ...
A: The last time I checked and made a Prosthesis for a patient; a replacement prosthesis is covered ...
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| Rash from prosthetic leg | 2/23/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: I have an aka prosthetic C-leg. My question is regarding a rash that I continually have on my the ...
A: Just to give you a "blanket"answer. A majority of the time the issue with rashes or skin irritation ...
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| About Prosthetic hand for my Kid | 2/16/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My kid is 18 months old, he was born with a one short hand(Right hand upto elbow). I would like to ...
A: I will try and answer the questions in the order asked. 1) There is unlimited possibilities with ...
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| prosthetic body parts | 1/19/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: Respected Sir I am writing this from India. I have two questions I am going to order an ...
A: If I am correct the C30TRIAS is an OTTOBOCK FOOT, not a whole prosthesis. With regard to the ...
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| prosthesis | 1/12/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: Did you know were can I get info about the best leg prosthesis. thank you
A: You can visit your local Prosthetist (You can look up the credentials of the Facility as well as the ...
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| Florida | 1/6/2009 | Scott Anderson |
Q: My Mom has a heavy , old fashioned prosthesis.She can't use it, it's too heavy. I can't find a c-leg ...
A: Your best bet would be to contact OTTOBOCK HEALTHCARE via phone (800)354-5218 or access their ...
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