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| RE: Lookign for help/poor people | 11/12/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Walking with prosthesis | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Scott, I am 22 yrs old and had an A.K.A 5 months back due to an accident. I got a prosthetic leg 3 ...
A: You can attempt to walk around in safe environments (i.e. home, office, therapy room, gym, etc). ...
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| Walking with prosthesis | 12/28/2008 |
Q: Scott, I am 22 yrs old and had an A.K.A 5 months back due to an accident. I got a prosthetic leg 3 ...
A: Have you attempted other types of training to get the bulk of your excercise accomplished? ...
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| prosthetic leg | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I am an above the knee amputee and I obtained an artifical leg last year. It has been 20 months ...
A: It is not unusual to have pain in the stump. However, depending on what type of pain (i.e. phantom ...
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| looking for help | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I lost my right leg in a terrible accident 6 years ago in Mexico, where I come from, I came to the ...
A: There are a few options with regard to your current situation. First, the C-Leg can be ...
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| Prosthesis | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Reverend Father Joseph Repollo, a catholic priest from the Philippines who's just here for his ...
A: There are local prosthetic companies that would be willing to work with you with regard to cost and ...
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| shower leg | 11/26/2008 |
Q: my leg man told me the Endo-Lite shower leg is only rated to 175 lbs,I have one and weigh 240 he ...
A: Your prosthetist (legman)should be able to make you a pair of shower legs. There are several issues ...
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| Prosthesis at low temperature | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am happy to find this website and the opportunity to ask you my question. I am above knee amputee ...
A: My best advise for you is this. If you have an alternative knee (i.e. a mechanical MAUCH or other ...
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| sweating problem | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a b/k prosthetic on my left leg, I noticed that when I excercise the sleeve that connects me ...
A: I will need a little bit more detail in order to give you specific recommendations. However, in ...
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| Prosthetic Parts | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We manage a clinic for the poor in Coya Peru (youtube.com, Kausay Wasi Clinic) and are in need of ...
A: You could contact various manufacturers such as: OSSUR, OTTOBOCK, OHIO WILLOWWOOD, etc. You can ...
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| leg prothesis | 9/2/2008 |
Q: my brother recently received new leg prosthesis ,, what can be done with previous leg can it be sold ...
A: I am assuming that the old leg was possibly a computer knee leg (above knee prosthesis). . What ...
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| Prosthesis Therapy | 8/26/2008 |
Q: After starting on a prosthetic limb, how long on average could I expect to be walking with aid of a ...
A: Assuming the patient is healthy and had no complications prior to or after amputation. Also, it is ...
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| prosthetic leg | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in his 70s whose right leg is amputated well above the knee, leaving roughly a 12 or ...
A: 15 lbs is about the average weight of an above knee prosthesis. Depending on the components used on ...
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| My father's issue. | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Scott, my Dad is a WWII amputee, I'll spare you the heroics. He's 82 and has a below the knee ...
A: Yes it is possible to customize a prosthesis for your father. The main problem is that most of the ...
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| Silicone covering workshops | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Please, I woul like to know if there are any workshops or courss to learn how to mould a prosthetic ...
A: There are courses for silicone molding and manufacturing all over the U.S. The problem is that most ...
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| Yes I Do | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Does anyone think that amputees should be allowed to play professional sports?
A: That is a tricky question. On one hand, an amputee should be allowed to play in professional ...
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| moveability...response | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My husband has a below the knee amoutation. We were told that by saving the knee it would be easier ...
A: Assuming the knee joint is in good shape. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE. It is best to have the ...
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| How to pay for my Leg? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: My name is Melanie I'm 21 years old. I was born missing my right leg above the knee and seven ...
A: Have you applied for medicaid (all U.S. States have it)? I believe that their income restrictions ...
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| cleaning silicone liner | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Wow, what a great site, lots of answers to some questions. My husband is a below knee amp. from ...
A: There are several ready to purchase products from various manufacturers. Ottobock, ALPS, OSSUR, ...
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| wood prosthetics | 2/4/2008 |
Q: where can i buy these old wooden prosthetics...mainly arms and hands?
A: There are virtually no active "wooden" legs around any longer. Your best bet is to check with you ...
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| keeping cleg from getting wet | 1/15/2008 |
Q: my dad is 87 and got the c leg a few years ago. He did well with it up until a year ago and he ...
A: The bottom line is that your father, due his dementia, is starting or has lost the ability to work ...
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| The time various... | 12/31/2007 |
Q: My brother in law had his leg amputated 5 weeks ago is it normal to go numb at the end of the stump ...
A: The amount of time an amputated leg remains desensitized lasts anywhere from several weeks to ...
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| Financial help | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Scott, Thank you for your time. A neighbor of mine lost her leg to diabetes a few months ago. She ...
A: That is odd that medicaid will not pay for a leg. Does she make too much money? Has she tried ...
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| prosthetic leg | 12/6/2007 |
Q: How long should a prosthetic leg below the knee Last? My stepson is 22 years old and has not grown ...
A: The actual prosthesis should last for at least 3-5years. I have a patient with a leg 10 years old ...
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| prosthetic leg | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Morning, My brother wanted to donate his prosthetic leg after his death. Do you know of where I ...
A: Sorry to hear the news. Yes there are several options. You can donate to the BARR Foundation ...
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| prosthetic leg | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My husband and I used to go dancing alot. But now with my leg we dont go dancing as much. I would ...
A: 1. Elation® Flex-Foot® combining heel height adjustablity and energy return. (OSSUR PRODUCT) 2. ...
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| Controlling sweating due to silicone linear | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have had my prosthetic for about month now. My only problem is that due to the silicone linear, ...
A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Simply, the body over a period of time acclimates itself ...
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| How to determine on a Prosthetic Leg | 10/11/2007 |
Q: .my friend got one of his legs amputated due to cancer. The whole right leg was removed from his ...
A: How is the patient physically? Young, Healthy, etc? There are several options when designing a ...
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| physical therapy | 10/9/2007 |
Q: i am having a pain in my lower back.what should i do? and how could i get rid of this?
A: If the back pain is related to your prosthesis, have the alignment and adjustments checked for ...
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| Website for parts | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I am an above the knee amputee since I was 4, am now 24. I am wanting to know of a good website to ...
A: If you are here in the USA, I do believe that most manufacturers of prosthetic devices require that ...
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| Bone pain | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a continues pain in all my bones and it is more or concentrated in my right leg, I have seen ...
A: I am not an expert in "bones" but your best bet would be to see a Rheumatologist. Orthopaedist ...
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| above knee amputee | 7/23/2007 |
Q: B"H Doctors are telling my friend that she must shrink her remaining legs in order to fit into a ...
A: Yes, she will have to go through the shrinking process. There is rarely an exception to this part ...
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| pain post hip replacement.... | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Ortho experts--who are they? My dad had hip replacement a year ago, felt great, played golf, now ...
A: Glad to hear that there is no infection. That would definately be a bad thing. I would say that ...
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| bk prosthetic pain | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have worn a prosthesis for a BK amp since 1980. I had the usual problems but got over that. Now ...
A: Specifically, it is hard to tell what could be going on. 1. Did you change the interface (silicone, ...
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| Prosthetic leg | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I got into a car accident in October and my right leg got amputated below the knee. This coming Wed ...
A: Sorry to hear the news. On the bright side you do have an opportunity to get back to normal ...
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| Leg required | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Do you know any links for below knee prosthesis' in Russia. 23 Year Old woman from Uzbeckastan ...
A: Sorry brotha, I did not realize I had a question waiting. There are several links to locate ...
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| bk prosthetic liner care | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I have just received two new bk locking liners. I was told by my old prosthesis maker that if I soak ...
A: How do you determine if the water is scalding? At what temperature did your prosthetist say was ...
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| below knee prosthesis | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My mum has had yet another fall because her leg keeps coming off. She has been back and back for ...
A: How heavy is the current prosthesis? Is it an exo-skeletal or endo-skeletal? Your average Below ...
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| Check with you local companies for donation... | 4/18/2007 |
Q: where can you purchase a prosthetic leg?i need it for a project!
A: It is quite expensive to purchase a prosthetic leg just for demonstration. You may be able to get a ...
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| I need Help | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Hey, I am reading the book "Wintering Well" and i have to do a reading report on it!! i have to draw ...
A: There are several places to find information regarding prosthetics. Your "old school"/"wooden leg" ...
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| Double amputee | 4/4/2007 |
Q: Good Day Scott: I am generally looking for advise or referral. My father who is now 76 had his left ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. First, has the height of the walker been set ...
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| A better prosthesis | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have been an amputee since I was 3 years old I am 19 now so I have had some experience. I wanted ...
A: First, what activities are you currently participating in or hope to participate in the future? ...
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| Shower foot response | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Is there an "off the shelf" or universal prosthetic shower foot?
A: There is an "off the shelf" shower foot. One main manufacturer, Endo-Lite (a prosthetic ...
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| How long does it take to get to a finish leg? | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I am a BK left leg crushing injury 10/1/04. 2.25-inches of bone in the back tapping to 4-inches in ...
A: Well, without knowing the exact details of your injury I can only speak from my experience. Have ...
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| BK amputation | 7/23/2006 |
Q: A BK amputee friend of mine was told, "when I lost my leg I lost 1/3 of my cooling system..." Can ...
A: Internal temperature is controlled in humans by a series of feedback loops. a. Sensors : warm and ...
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