140 DEN Compression Stockings The 140 den stockings, reduce blood circulation problems such as swelling, varicose veins or chronic venous deficiency. They are ideal for overweight people in fact they are produced in sizes from Small to XXL and in sizes from 2XL to 5XL with extra-large gusset for plus sizes. 140 den stockings are […]
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Some things happen for a reason…
…and always during the right season when they affect a lifetime… “Thank you Doctor Roger. Bless you and may you never grow weary of doing good for others.” Born with a congenital femoral deficiency, 6 year old Asbonge now has a new lease on life and is well on his way to Walking comfortably with […]
Cervical neck braces
Introduction to cervical neck braces Protective supportive cervical neck braces Protective supportive cervical neck braces are used to support the cervical area of the neck due to minor injury or surgery. Cervical neck braces are suitable for elderly people and those with high lesion fractures and also people suffering from Sherman’s Disease. Softer cervical neck […]
Below knee prosthetics
Introduction to below knee prosthetics An amputation, especially at any level below the knee, does not usually present a particularly disabling condition with the use of modern below knee prosthetics. Below knee amputees who are free from complicating medical problems can do most of the things they could do prior to amputation. Studies suggest that […]
The Louis Hoffman story: Part 2 – You can’t keep a good man down
In Part 1 of this series, we began the story of Louis Hoffman, now a pensioner, who, in 1984, due to a stroke lost feeling on the right hand side of his body, and while suffering from diabetes and after eight bypass operations as well as four stents, subsequently had his right leg amputated below […]
The Louis Hoffman story: Part 1 – wonders of a silicone sleeve
Silicone sleeve helps relieve blisters In 1984, due to a stroke, Louis Hoffman, now a pensioner, lost feeling on the right hand side of his body, and while suffering from diabetes and after eight bypass operations as well as four stents, subsequently had his right leg amputated below the knee. In the featured image he […]
At what stage is the residual limb ready for measurement?
Measuring residual limb If the patient is a trans femoral (above knee) amputee, the process of measuring the residual limb for the fitting of the first walking prosthesis can take three to five days. If the patient is a trans tibial (below knee) amputee, the process of measuring the residual limb for the fitting of […]
Does your prosthesis hurt? Are you walking with difficulty?
Berfor we examine the likely causes that lie behind a painful prosthesis, let us first highlight the background details. While various levels of amputations are carried out, by far, the most common involve: •Below knee (trans tibial) •Above knee (trans femoral) No matter the amputation level, there is a great deal your dedicated prosthetist can […]