Lower Extremity Prosthetics

An integrated transfemoral prosthetic device consisting of the prosthetic socket, the knee mechanism, the prosthetic tibia and the prosthetic foot. The knee mechanism and a properly manufactured, comfortable and functional prosthetic socket have the most important role in transfemoral prosthetics.

During the last decade, significant technological advances have been made in the manufacture of electronic knee mechanisms, which operate with the assistance of microprocessors and offer to the user unparalleled safety, ease of use, functionality, durability and comfort. Prosthetic knees, such as C-leg and the more evolved Genium by Ottoblock and Rheo by Ossur, have set new standards of quality and functionality in the field of prosthetic rehabilitation and have helped thousands of people to walk securely, painlessly, and to regain their independence and self-confidence.

Technological advances have no limits in our profession. Revolutionary innovations in rehabilitation methods make their appearance every day. Rehabline’s specialized prosthetists are fully updated on all new developments of prosthetics and they are always ready to help new users choose the appropriate prosthetic device that will facilitate their individual needs.

Genium is the evolution of C-leg. It constitutes an innovative development in the field of lower extremity prosthetics. It is an artificial limb that recreates natural walk. REHABLINE is a pioneer here too. It is the first clinic in Greece that has applied Genium prosthesis with great success.

An integrated transtibial prosthetic device, consisting of the prosthetic socket, which is the most important part of the prosthesis because it comes in contact with the user’s stump, the prosthetic tibia and the prosthetic foot. In certain cases, a shock-absorbing device is placed between the tibia and the foot.
Prosthetics technology, functionality, discrete design and proper rehabilitation enable the user to enjoy life every day without restrictions.

An integrated hip disarticulation prosthetic device, consisting of the prosthetic socket, the artificial hip joint, the knee mechanism, the prosthetic tibia and the prosthetic foot.

The majority of cases of hip disarticulation concerns younger persons. Due to the height of the amputation, major movement and convenience challenges arise if the prosthesis is not manufactured by a specialized prosthetist, experienced in the specific type of prosthetic rehabilitation.

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Transmetatarsal (partial foot) amputations are mostly a result of circulation disease or diabetes. Statistical evidence shows that approximately 50% of cases of worldwide diabetes-associated amputations are transmetatarsal amputations. These cases can relate to amputations of:

• Toes
• Lisfranc
• Partial foot (transmetatarsal)
• Chopart
• Syme’s (ankle disarticulation)

Depending on the level of amputation, the amputee may be faced with balance and mobility problems, as well as the appearance of skin breakouts and wounds, if the prosthetic rehabilitation is not immediate and not performed by a specialized prosthetist.

Many people believe that partial foot amputation does not cause significant movement loss and its rehabilitation is routine. This is wrong. Despite the fact that in the transmetatarsal amputation the amputee does not “lose” one of the major joints -hip, knee, ankle- as is the case in other amputations, his balance and therefore his mobility are greatly influenced.

Foot amputation rehabilitation may include the development of prosthetics for:

• Toes
• Metatarsal or/and
• Entire foot

All foot prosthetics undergo special cosmetic processing, so that the prosthesis’ appearance and structure will resemble that of the natural foot.

Rehabline offers specialized and integrated foot amputation rehabilitation services, based on the user’s needs and requirements.