Ergonomic Care – Your Specialist for Lower Leg Prostheses in Munich
Lower leg prostheses are used after an amputation below the knee joint. The most common reasons for an amputation and a lower leg prosthesis are arterial occlusive diseases, diabetes, and accidents. Therefore, at Ergonomic Care, we place great emphasis on the high-quality manufacturing of our prostheses. However, the empathetic interaction with our customers during this often lengthy and difficult fitting process is just as important to us.
A lower leg prosthesis makes a decisive contribution to returning to normal everyday life. It is important to avoid problems at the stump through custom manufacturing and proper fitting, on the one hand, and to ensure functionality, stability, and well-being on the other hand. Both the future function (e.g., everyday prosthesis vs. sports prosthesis) as well as the manufacturing material and the type of attachment play a significant role.
In our Munich workshop, we draw on years of orthopedic technical experience and modern processing techniques to ensure this for our customers after a lower leg amputation. We already pay attention to accuracy in the planning stage so that training with the prosthesis and possible adjustments can be carried out promptly. We therefore offer a thorough and free consultation in advance, please contact us.
The Right Lower Leg Prosthesis – Different for Everyone
A well-fitted and properly adjusted prosthesis not only enables a return to everyday activities and associated tasks, it also ensures stability and freedom of movement. Each lower leg prosthesis is manufactured and fitted in our Munich workshop. Not only the physical conditions of the user are considered in the planning and manufacturing, but also preferences and planned uses.
Functions and Materials of a Lower Leg Prosthesis
Lower leg prostheses fundamentally consist of a shaft, the tube skeleton, and the foot. Appearance and cosmetics are also individually adjusted. Depending on the area of use, both the material and the shape are adapted. While prostheses used to be made of wood, they are now typically made of carbon and resins combined with various plastics, such as silicone or polyurethane. They are light yet very stable. At Ergonomic Care, we pay special attention to the attachment to the stump. There are different options here, e.g., vacuum system, pin systems, or a soft wall inner shaft. Problems at the shaft or stump are significantly less common today due to the flexible materials and the appropriate shaft system.
Depending on the use, the material mix (and the appearance) can vary greatly. Differentiations are made, for example, between
- Everyday prostheses
- Bathing prostheses
- Sports prostheses
- Cosmetic prostheses
- Interim/Transitional prostheses
In an initial consultation, we therefore clarify with you what functions the lower leg prosthesis should fulfill and how this can best be achieved. During the fitting process, which also includes trial runs, further necessary adjustments are then made until the prosthesis has its final appearance and fit.
Everyday Life and Care – The Lower Leg Prosthesis in Practice
The proper and safe handling of a prosthesis must be practiced in the first weeks and months. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation measures often play a crucial role, but we also provide help and tips, for example, on how to put on and take off a lower leg prosthesis and its proper control.
Pressure marks or redness should not occur and are always a sign that the fit should be checked again by our team or our workshop. This also applies to limited functions. And of course, you will also receive detailed instructions on the proper care and cleaning of your prosthesis from us.
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Benefits of Ergonomic Care
Free Consultation & Training
Fair Prices
The costs for a necessary everyday prosthesis are generally covered by health insurance. However, special prostheses, such as sports prostheses, may be an exception. Our offers in this case are fair and transparent.
Cooperation with Top Brand Manufacturers
The quality of materials and individual fitting play a major role in prosthetics. That’s why we rely on cooperation with the best manufacturers such as Ottobock, Össur, ORTHO-REHA Neuhof GmbH, and stamos + braun Prosthetics GmbH.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Our mission ends when the lower leg prosthesis fits perfectly, functions well, and our customers are satisfied. Should you have any problems, you can visit us at any time at our location at Sendlinger Tor in Munich.
After my accident 5 years ago I have been supplied with several prosthetics from different orthopaedic technical supply stores. Here at Ergonomic Care it is the first time I am 100% satisfied with my prosthetic.
I have been advised by a very competent employee in order to find the most suitable combination of knee joint with the prosthetic socket.
Now I have been supplied with a Ottobock C-leg and a custom fitted socket with a silicon pin liner.
My gait pattern improved significantly and I am now able to walk stairs and even far distances for a long time.
I can definitely recommend the medical supply store to anyone who is looking for a long lasting custom fit supply.
Mhsan s – Client
With Good Advice to the Right Lower Leg Prosthesis: The Process
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First Consultation
In an initial (free) consultation, we clarify pre-existing conditions and complaints, but especially also desires for the new prosthesis. A first examination of the stump provides further insights, and ranges of motion are also measured. This can also take place at your home or in a clinic.
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Modeling and Manufacturing
As a rule, in a second step, measurements are taken at the stump and a plaster cast is created so that our team can determine the exact shape of the shaft. Based on this information, a first test shaft is created. Only after extensive testing together with our customer and possible adjustments is the final shaft created.
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Pickup + Check
Even at the pickup or delivery of the final prosthesis, the fit and functionality are checked again. Should there be any problems later on, you can of course come to our workshop at any time for adjustments. Lower leg prostheses are complex aids, so it is especially important that our customers are satisfied.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Lower Leg Prosthesis?
A lower leg prosthesis is used after an amputation below the knee joint due to diseases or accidents. They are individually made by a technician and enable greater stability as well as independent mobility.
Do you immediately get a final prosthesis after a lower leg amputation?
In the first months after an amputation, an interim or transitional prosthesis is used. This is necessary because the stump changes significantly during this time. Nevertheless, the fit and stability of a transitional prosthesis should be correct.
Is a lower leg prosthesis paid for by health or long-term care insurance?
The costs for a lower leg prosthesis are generally covered by health insurance. This applies at least to everyday prostheses. Sports or other special prostheses may have to be financed by the individual, but individual clarification with health insurances, long-term care insurances, or even accident insurance may be advisable.
What materials are prostheses made of today?
Prostheses are made – depending on function, desires, and physical conditions – from a variety of high-quality materials. Resin, carbon, or other metals are often used for the skeleton. For other parts, such as the shaft, silicone or other plastics are commonly used.
How much does a lower leg prosthesis weigh?
Most people are surprised at how light a prosthesis is. This is due to the materials used, which are lightweight but very stable (e.g., carbon). Therefore, a lower leg prosthesis often weighs no more than two to three kilograms.
Can you drive a car with a lower leg prosthesis?
Yes, it is possible. However, the prosthesis should fit optimally and the leg should be able to generate enough force, for example, for braking. In some states, a driving test that includes a reaction test is also necessary.