Prosthetic sockets serve as the interface between an amputee’s residual limb and their prosthetic device, playing a critical role in comfort, functionality, and overall satisfaction.… Read More »Choosing the Right Fit: Casted or Measured Prosthetic Sockets?
Prosthetic devices are essential tools that empower individuals with limb loss to lead fulfilling lives. However, just like any other medical equipment, prosthetic components require… Read More »Properly Cleaning and Sanitizing Prosthetic Liners
For individuals living with limb loss, prostheses offer a pathway to reclaiming mobility and independence. One critical aspect of prosthetic design is the suspension… Read More »Prosthetic Suspensions: A Vast and Varied World
Being in the midst of winter, with swings in temperatures and types of precipitation, we want to remind those with a lower limb prosthesis of… Read More »Tips for Walking in Winter As an Amputee
Every caring parent wants the best for their child, wanting them to thrive, and grow up happy and healthy. But when a child is born… Read More »Your Child, Limb Loss, and You
When you choose to have your orthotic or prosthetic care at Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, you can be assured that you are being seen by practitioners… Read More »The ABC’s of Certification
As practitioners, we often see new amputees who are having difficulty adjusting to how their body looks. Looking in the mirror for the first time… Read More »Rebuilding Body Image After Amputation
What is PAD? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the legs or lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from… Read More »FAQ: Peripherial Artery Disease (PAD)
Phantom pain – the sensation some amputees experience in the portion of the limb that has been removed – is experienced by as many as… Read More »Phantom Pain Is No Illusion
As a new amputee, it may be hard for you to imagine living the life you are used to. Although you will have to adjust… Read More »What to Expect When Getting Your First Prosthesis
