Transtibial Patient
Jake Wood, CP
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Transtibial Patient
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Jake Wood, CP
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Dear list server:
I have a patient that is a 46 year old transtibial amputee, 6'3', 361
pounds. He has worn artificial legs for years. As you may expect his problem has
been durability. His present prosthesis has the VSP foot design. We both believe
he needs to stay with some type of vertical shock system (he will not go
back to the straight pylon configuration). Additionally he carries 140 pound
items twice a day for 2 to 3 days. He wants to be able to jump off walls 3 to 4
feet high. All this and maintain long term reliability/durability.
If we need to go outside the standard prosthetic industry componentry, we
will consider that option.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. All responses will be reposted. Thank
you.
Jake R. Wood C.P., F.A.A.O.P.
Orthotics & Prosthetics Associates Inc.
10101 Innovation Dr., Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-257-2727
414-257-9898 (Fax)
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I have a patient that is a 46 year old transtibial amputee, 6'3', 361
pounds. He has worn artificial legs for years. As you may expect his problem has
been durability. His present prosthesis has the VSP foot design. We both believe
he needs to stay with some type of vertical shock system (he will not go
back to the straight pylon configuration). Additionally he carries 140 pound
items twice a day for 2 to 3 days. He wants to be able to jump off walls 3 to 4
feet high. All this and maintain long term reliability/durability.
If we need to go outside the standard prosthetic industry componentry, we
will consider that option.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. All responses will be reposted. Thank
you.
Jake R. Wood C.P., F.A.A.O.P.
Orthotics & Prosthetics Associates Inc.
10101 Innovation Dr., Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-257-2727
414-257-9898 (Fax)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This e-mail message, including any attachments,
is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain
confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use,
disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all
copies of the original message.
Citation
Jake Wood, CP, “Transtibial Patient,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/225195.
