AboutScott Anderson 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
Question Am an below the knee amputee and I work full time and am rising two children and its getting hard I stand on my leg everyday now am getting sores on my leg and now I broke my toe the doctors will not let me off work anymore I have fell alot since I broke my toes I cant get disability. So my problems is that I need help with a new leg.
Answer Check my previous posts regarding this question.
Unfortunately, you are in a situation similar to alot of folks out there. First check with your state and local medicaid office, then check with a local company that may be willing to provide you lets say with free labor while just charging you the cost of the parts. You can contact local church organizations then check with national organizations (ACA, BARR FOUNDATION, LIMBS FOR LIFE, just to name a few.).
Sorry I can not be of more help. Most prosthetic parts are under warranty for up to 2 years (so if it is a defective then it may be warranty replaceable). goodluck.
