Prosthetic components for overweight amputee
Randy McFarland
Description
Collection
Title:
Prosthetic components for overweight amputee
Creator:
Randy McFarland
Date:
4/22/2003
Text:
Hello List Members:
We have a 40 year old male client who sustained a TF amputation about 5
years ago. He has gained weight and is up to 440 lbs., clearly
exceeding the specs on his prosthetic components.
I am not aware of TF prosthetic components that approach this weight
range. Has anyone been faced with this situation? Have you used any
option other than refusal to provide service? I will post responses. If
you don't want your name reposted to the list, put it in parentheses.
Thanks,
Randy McFarland, CPO
Sunny Hills Orthopedic Services
Fullerton, CA
We have a 40 year old male client who sustained a TF amputation about 5
years ago. He has gained weight and is up to 440 lbs., clearly
exceeding the specs on his prosthetic components.
I am not aware of TF prosthetic components that approach this weight
range. Has anyone been faced with this situation? Have you used any
option other than refusal to provide service? I will post responses. If
you don't want your name reposted to the list, put it in parentheses.
Thanks,
Randy McFarland, CPO
Sunny Hills Orthopedic Services
Fullerton, CA
Citation
Randy McFarland, “Prosthetic components for overweight amputee,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 25, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/221053.
