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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| right leg | 1/11/2012 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I have a right leg above the knee prosthsis can i re sell it because? A: It technically cannot be resold as a medical device. I am sure amputees in the past have sold such ... | ||
| c leg | 11/4/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I have a mechanical knee now and i am a hip disartic amp. Will a c leg knee work with my prosthetic. ... A: The only time I have seen a CLEG utilized with a HIP-DISARTIC was when it was in conjunction with ... | ||
| Alternate Brand - Silicone inner liner | 10/29/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I forgot to add my condition to the question I asked yesterday; I am a below knee amputee, Motor ... A: Couple of questions then I can answer your question better. Is your current liner silicone or other ... | ||
| Can one use prosthetic support for leg mechanical support when limbs in place | 8/28/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: Can one use prosthetic support for mechanical support when limbs in place (leg) I have friend who ... A: I would have to refer you to an Orthostist and Physical Therapist. What you may be looking for is ... | ||
| Silcone Liner allergic reaction | 8/26/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My mom had her leg cut off just above the knee. We are having problems with her silicone liner and ... A: It is rare when there is an allergic reaction to pure silicone. The easiest and simplest way to ... | ||
| below knee prothesis | 8/2/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I have a below knew prosthesis, and have had one for almost 20 years. In the past few years, even ... A: You have to figure out a way to suspend the leg with a thinner vaccum sleeve; more pliable sleeve; ... | ||
| below knee prothesis | 8/1/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I have a below knew prosthesis, and have had one for almost 20 years. In the past few years, even ... A: What type of Prosthesis do you have? Be as detailed as possible. The way the leg is made and ... | ||
| paint for my below knee prosthetic | 7/30/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I would like to change the shade of my leg, what kind of paint can I use ? A: I would not recommend painting the prosthesis yourself. With that said. There are many varieties ... | ||
| I want prosthetic hand | 7/20/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: Sir, my name is Atul, i am from Aurangabad, maharashtra, india. sir i m doing computer enggineering. ... A: Please refer to the American Board of Certification in Orthotic/Prosthetics/Pedorthics. You can ... | ||
| Prosthetic bruising | 7/9/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My dad had his leg amputated on December 1st. We purchased a prosthetic leg for him in Early March ... A: Some bruising may be normal; a dark almost deep purplish tone to skin usually indicates more severe ... | ||
| legs | 6/29/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: hi my name is breanna and i have a fiance that is a mechanic and September of 2010 he was working on ... A: I would check with Amputee Coalition of America, Barr Foundation, Limbs for Life, some churches ... | ||
| Need Help | 5/23/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: Acquired new socket for AK performance 6 months ago & am a 5+ yr amputee with this being my 2nd ... A: I would explore other socket design options. Most of the time when an issue of your nature occurs ... | ||
| Transtibial amputation - contemplating... | 4/4/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I have severe nerve damage and basically no functionality of either of my feet. I had a schuanoma ... A: First, elective amputation is a MAJOR decision to make. Be sure that all options have been ... | ||
| cosmetic foam leg cover | 3/21/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My daughter is an above the knee amputee. She chooses to wear a cosmetic foam leg cover over her ... A: What I have done in the past is to cover the knee unit with leather or like material to buffer the ... | ||
| Prosthetic leg | 2/28/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I get a rash at end of stump, but remove leg and rash goes away. Can I be allergic to silicone or is ... A: There is a bit more information I will need: 1)If you are using a liner. What brand and style of ... | ||
| Knee replace in a BK amputation | 1/13/2011 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: Had knee replace in the BK about 3 months ago. Had to have a new Prothesis made. Gone through many ... A: When you say fitting; what type of prosthesis have you been fit with? When you speak of knee ... | ||
| walking with a cane | 12/28/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: After Total Hip Revision & Replacement, I must use a cane when I walk, as one of my legs is now ... A: Based on the information you have provided; i can think of two things to address when you go see the ... | ||
| walking with a cane | 12/28/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: After Total Hip Revision & Replacement, I must use a cane when I walk, as one of my legs is now ... A: I would consider utilizing a shoe lift (attached to shoe). The Pros vs. Cons are the following: ... | ||
| blisters bka suction type no lock & pin | 11/10/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: have been back and forth need some answers. horrible blisters on shin bone lots of pressure on bone. ... A: Is it a traditional SUCTION suspension? Is this your first time utilizing a prosthesis? How is ... | ||
| AKA ill fitting prosthetic device | 11/10/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I have lymphedema and have an AKA of the left leg. I have a prosthetic device, with a socket ... A: Yes to all your questions. With technology available today it is unlikely that a prosthesis could ... | ||
| a type of boot to wear when not wearing my prosthetic | 11/7/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: Scott, I am 39 years old and had a lawn mower accident when I was 6 years old. My left foot is a ... A: You should check into a PTB Double Upright AFO (the idea of the brace is to mimic Patellar Tendon ... | ||
| bone rubbing on bka | 10/24/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I HAD A MOTORCYCLE WRECK IN 2006 THAT I LOST MY LEFT LEG BELOW THE KNEE. WHERE THE BONE WAS CUT OFF ... A: Bone rubbing can usually be attributed to several separate causes or intertwined causes. First ... | ||
| prosthetic leg | 10/23/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I am a above knee amputee. my stump is only approximately 6 inches. I am 6ft 1ins and weight 90kgs, ... A: Am I reading this correctly. You have not worn you prosthesis for 20+ years; but, you have been ... | ||
| High Tech Below Knee Amputee sockets | 10/19/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I'd like to run more but my traditional molded BK socket is good for walking. But when I want to run ... A: Finding the right fit and function of the components are key. There will need to be a little ... | ||
| muscle cramps | 7/30/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I have had a bka for almost 40 years. 3 weeks ago I started getting severe muscle cramps in my calf ... A: 1) Have you gained or lost any weight recently? Changes like these need to be address in order to ... | ||
| leg prosthetic | 7/25/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: Many thanks Martin A: Which foot does she have. RSLSTEEPER aka Freedom Innovations have a multitude of feet. Here is a ... | ||
| above the knee amputee with alot of sweating | 7/6/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: how do you keep the leg on when you are sweating so much that the liner comes off. I am wearing a ... A: I need to know more detail for better trouble shooting. AK or BK?, suction, vaccum, or pin? ... | ||
| ak-bk walking | 7/5/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: In 1997 I lost my rt lower leg due to PVD and went on with my life. In oct of 2008 I lost my left ... A: If you are physically and mentally able then in my opinion; 3 things 1)File a formal complaint to ... | ||
| Info for my son | 7/1/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My son was in an accident last October that caused him to have his left leg amputated below the ... A: Its possible that even with a perfect fitting socket, there would be pain and discomfort due the ... | ||
| Climbing adaptions | 4/21/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: i have found few articles researching this area, and aim to develop a terminal device mimicing ... A: Check out this website: http://www.oandp.com/products/trs/ (TRS is a company that specializes in ... | ||
| Athletically limited due to Sweat - desperate! | 4/21/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My name is Julie and I am a 44 year old left leg b/k amputee. I am desperate and do not know who to ... A: When you say the prosthesis falls off; is it the socket coming off the liner or is it the ... | ||
| Alternate Brand - Silicone inner liner | 4/18/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I forgot to add my condition to the question I asked yesterday; I am a below knee amputee, Motor ... A: Evolution is actually located here in Orlando Florida. And yes the properties have changed for the ... | ||
| fitting a boot over a symes prosthesis | 3/16/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My son is 5 years old. He had a Symes amputation when he was 2. The prosthesis he wears is so wide ... A: Have you tried the side or front zipper opening boot (much like the motorcycle boots. I have had ... | ||
| Place to get a leg made | 3/16/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: I would like to know of any place I can get a leg made. I have tried the local places all of them ... A: Have you tried the ABC website (www.ABCOP.ORG). You can look up credentialed individuals and/or ... | ||
| Where to purchace | 3/5/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My brother is 26 years old and is trying to buy a prosthetic leg. and we can't find a place to buy ... A: You can do a facility and/or Prosthetist search for your state on ABCOP.ORG (our national ... | ||
| aka prosthesis | 3/1/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My husband had an above the knee amputation last august and has a prosthetic leg. He is 84 and ... A: Yes, he can get a prosthesis made to serve a specific purpose. The prosthetic design and function ... | ||
| one or two p. legs | 1/31/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: is it easyer to walk,run on two prosthetic legs, versus one? I'm thinking two because of ... A: Current research suggests that overall there is no mechanical advantage to having both legs ... | ||
| Left AKA problems | 1/29/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: My situation is I had an industrial accident 25 years ago that resulted in my left leg being fused ... A: 1)I am now 48 years old, 6'1" 210 lbs, non-smoking, non-drinking, highly motivated former Marine, ... | ||
| sweating | 1/26/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: i have an aka prosthesis and the liner i use to keep it on slips when i sweat anti perspirant does ... A: This surgery can also be done to other parts of the body. However, I would not recommend it for ... | ||
| Medicaid/robotic hand | 1/14/2010 | Scott Anderson |
| Q: Is it possible for Medicaid to pay for a partial robotic hand/fingers? What are the necessary ... A: At this time Medicaid will not cover "robotic"hands/fingers. Medicare will not even cover them. ... | ||
Scott Anderson
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
General to detailed questions regarding prosthetics (fit, function, mechanics, pre-op/post-op care). Specifically below knee prosthetics
Experience
ABC Certified Prosthetist 2004
Florida State Licensed Prosthetist
Certificate of Prosthetics Century College 2003
Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician 1997
Clinic Accounts Manager Novacare OandP 1996
Account Rep@HealthSouth Regional Business Office 1995
BSc Health Service Administration 1995
Organizations
TKE
FAOP
ABC
NCOPE
Education/Credentials
Graduate University of Central Florida- BSc
Century College- Certificate Prosthetics
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