@apk29 I love my pin lock. On my new leg I'm gonna try a suction pin lock and see how that works out. Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your limb loss too.
@apk29 What suspension method do you use? I have the pin lock right now but my prosthetist is looking into puttin me into a vacuum pin lock. It is pretty new to the marked but I will try it on my new leg.
@bondoman006 I have the new vacuum pin lock and it's great! no pain or nothing. I was previously in the reg. suction, then tried out the reg pin lock and didn't like it. My prosthetist told me about the new vacuum mech and I love it. Hope you enjoy it as well.
Hi Anthony I am an Anthony too.... ex prosthetic limb fitter, great stump you have, good surgeon there.... nice to hear the click as yu connect your pros on, my friend was in a hurry one day and just popped it on, walked out and it promptly dropped off... neat customizing too... cheers from Anthony in the UK
I'm a left bk... Since 12/22/10. Great videos... Well done. I'm also a size 13 and not a small guy at 6'3" and 260. How do you like your Renegade foot? I'm on a College Park TruStep and making a change to either the Renegade or Fusion Foot (Ohio Willow Wood) by next week. Interested in your advice or thoughts since you actually use the foot. Thanks!
@cbdunn70 I love my Renegade MX foot. I don't have any trouble with uneven terrain or steps or inclines. I would highly recommend the foot. I am a RBK since August 4th. I just got some new Ohio Willow Wood liners and they are working out very good. Thanks for the comment hope everything works out for you.
I think playing the sock game (i.e. managing volume changes) was/is also true for those with the older PTB prosthesis--there you decided on thickness of sock(what ply, from 1 ply to 6 ply) and how many socks. Are you thinking of making another video--I hope so. Personally, I'd like to see close ups of your stump, from many different angles.
@prossock I do have phantom pain and phantom sensation. I found that massage and slapping my residual limb helps but it just happens. Sometimes I actually like it because I can feel my old foot even though it is pain. It doesn't matter if my prosthetic is on or off it happens either way. Some days I have none other days it hurts a lot but I am getting used to it.
Do you ever suffer from phantom limb pain? Does massaging your stump help? I've read or heard that massaging the part of your other leg corresponding to the amputated leg will also bring relief from the pain. This sounded very interesting to me--have you heard of it? Are you more likely to suffer phantom limb pain when your prostheses is on or off--or no difference? Thanks!
@prossock It varies from person to person how long it takes for the swelling to go down. My last surgery was in September of 2010 and my residual limb still changes in size every day. It is an ongoing battle to keep the volume the same but it just changes because of a number of factors. The worst thing about being an amputee is being an amputee. I wish I had my leg but I don't so I have to deal with it. The next thing for me probably would be volume management, playing the sock game.
Thanks for the video and reply to my query. Another question: how long does it take for a stump to shrink to it "final" shape or size? Also, what's the worst thing about being an amputee?
@peglegneal The pin lock system is a pain sometimes but I love it. My prosthetist wants me to try a vacuum lock system on my next leg but that won't be until December.
@bondoman006 i have a vacuum lock system.. it's great for high activity but it's hot and also is kinda a pain to put on. the pin lock system is easier to put on.
I usually wear my prosthesis for about 16 hours a day, more or less. I do unlock the pin and take my residual limb out a tad if there is a pressure spot or my leg is tired. But I have gone even longer without a break. I put it on in the morning and take it off at night.
That was a good instructional video on the pin/lock system. I might use this when calling on new amps. I don't use the pin system as it left me in too much pain by the end of the day. Besides getting the pin straight is a pain in the arse as you found out. LOL
Bondoman006, I use a suction with the iceross liner, so far so good! I'm a knee disartic, so there's no room for a locking pin. Good luck with it.
apk29 7 months ago
@apk29 I love my pin lock. On my new leg I'm gonna try a suction pin lock and see how that works out. Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your limb loss too.
bondoman006 7 months ago
Dude,
I'm an lak, could totally relate to your video. Hilarious! Thanks for making it!
apk29 8 months ago
@apk29 What suspension method do you use? I have the pin lock right now but my prosthetist is looking into puttin me into a vacuum pin lock. It is pretty new to the marked but I will try it on my new leg.
bondoman006 7 months ago
@bondoman006 I have the new vacuum pin lock and it's great! no pain or nothing. I was previously in the reg. suction, then tried out the reg pin lock and didn't like it. My prosthetist told me about the new vacuum mech and I love it. Hope you enjoy it as well.
cierafe 2 months ago
Hi Anthony I am an Anthony too.... ex prosthetic limb fitter, great stump you have, good surgeon there.... nice to hear the click as yu connect your pros on, my friend was in a hurry one day and just popped it on, walked out and it promptly dropped off... neat customizing too... cheers from Anthony in the UK
prostheticleg08 9 months ago
I'm a left bk... Since 12/22/10. Great videos... Well done. I'm also a size 13 and not a small guy at 6'3" and 260. How do you like your Renegade foot? I'm on a College Park TruStep and making a change to either the Renegade or Fusion Foot (Ohio Willow Wood) by next week. Interested in your advice or thoughts since you actually use the foot. Thanks!
cbdunn70 9 months ago
@cbdunn70 I love my Renegade MX foot. I don't have any trouble with uneven terrain or steps or inclines. I would highly recommend the foot. I am a RBK since August 4th. I just got some new Ohio Willow Wood liners and they are working out very good. Thanks for the comment hope everything works out for you.
bondoman006 9 months ago
I think playing the sock game (i.e. managing volume changes) was/is also true for those with the older PTB prosthesis--there you decided on thickness of sock(what ply, from 1 ply to 6 ply) and how many socks. Are you thinking of making another video--I hope so. Personally, I'd like to see close ups of your stump, from many different angles.
prossock 10 months ago
@prossock I do have phantom pain and phantom sensation. I found that massage and slapping my residual limb helps but it just happens. Sometimes I actually like it because I can feel my old foot even though it is pain. It doesn't matter if my prosthetic is on or off it happens either way. Some days I have none other days it hurts a lot but I am getting used to it.
bondoman006 10 months ago
Do you ever suffer from phantom limb pain? Does massaging your stump help? I've read or heard that massaging the part of your other leg corresponding to the amputated leg will also bring relief from the pain. This sounded very interesting to me--have you heard of it? Are you more likely to suffer phantom limb pain when your prostheses is on or off--or no difference? Thanks!
prossock 10 months ago
@prossock It varies from person to person how long it takes for the swelling to go down. My last surgery was in September of 2010 and my residual limb still changes in size every day. It is an ongoing battle to keep the volume the same but it just changes because of a number of factors. The worst thing about being an amputee is being an amputee. I wish I had my leg but I don't so I have to deal with it. The next thing for me probably would be volume management, playing the sock game.
bondoman006 10 months ago
Thanks for the video and reply to my query. Another question: how long does it take for a stump to shrink to it "final" shape or size? Also, what's the worst thing about being an amputee?
prossock 10 months ago
@peglegneal The pin lock system is a pain sometimes but I love it. My prosthetist wants me to try a vacuum lock system on my next leg but that won't be until December.
bondoman006 10 months ago
@bondoman006 i have a vacuum lock system.. it's great for high activity but it's hot and also is kinda a pain to put on. the pin lock system is easier to put on.
Crew9t 10 months ago
I usually wear my prosthesis for about 16 hours a day, more or less. I do unlock the pin and take my residual limb out a tad if there is a pressure spot or my leg is tired. But I have gone even longer without a break. I put it on in the morning and take it off at night.
bondoman006 10 months ago
On an average active day, how long can you wear your prosthesis before you need to take it off and give your stump a rest?
prossock 10 months ago
That was a good instructional video on the pin/lock system. I might use this when calling on new amps. I don't use the pin system as it left me in too much pain by the end of the day. Besides getting the pin straight is a pain in the arse as you found out. LOL
peglegneal 10 months ago