Knee Disarticulation Prosthesis

As the chief prosthetist with Otto Bock USA I had opportunities to fit some of the latest new components as they became available in the US market. With the 3R21 knee joint I was able to fit one of my former clients from my days with the Winkley Company. In the past I had fit her numerous times with outside knee joints and wooden shin prosthesis. This then is her first cosmetic prosthesis.

Video clip directed and produced by Al Pike, CP / Copyright 2008 Al Pike, CP

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Science & Technology

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• Prosthetist
• prosthesis
• prostheses
• prosthetics
• amputee
• amputation
• amputated
• leg

[jjrktown]

People have to realise that she has a knee disartic.Its not just a trans - tibial amputation. She has a prosthetic knee and the loss of the knee joint makes her gate all the more amazing...I know, I have the same K.D. amputation,and I have a better and newer knee.But she still walks better than me!!

[K7DFA]

duuhjkkbjk,

Sorry, but it can be seen, ya gotta really observe, tho'! :-)

I agree with you about her "showing it off a bit"!

[WQ673]

Excellent knee,excellent prothesis,excellent going !

[Sourcoolness]

This is really interesting. I liked the music. What I took from it is that she can do basic everyday things just like anyone else. I think there's a perception that this is impossible. Clearly anything is possible. Technology in general evolves so fast. It's mind-blowing.