Swim/Shower Leg For Patient Over 250#
Joel Kempfer C.P.
Description
Collection
Title:
Swim/Shower Leg For Patient Over 250#
Creator:
Joel Kempfer C.P.
Text:
Dear List,
I have a patient who desires a prosthesis to wear in and around the health
club pool or beach. It must be completely watertight as he wants to wade/swim
and yet be able to ambulate to and from his vehicle. He has a long
transtibial amputation and (the catch is); weighs just over 250#.
I am considering a hard carbon/acrylic socket with latex sleeve suspension
and direct-laminated Flex Foot Mod III. I would gladly entertain any other
creative solutions. This patient is also aware that insurance coverage is not
available for this device.
I appreciate your attention to this query.
Joel Kempfer CP FAAOP
Kempfer P&O
Greenfield, WI
I have a patient who desires a prosthesis to wear in and around the health
club pool or beach. It must be completely watertight as he wants to wade/swim
and yet be able to ambulate to and from his vehicle. He has a long
transtibial amputation and (the catch is); weighs just over 250#.
I am considering a hard carbon/acrylic socket with latex sleeve suspension
and direct-laminated Flex Foot Mod III. I would gladly entertain any other
creative solutions. This patient is also aware that insurance coverage is not
available for this device.
I appreciate your attention to this query.
Joel Kempfer CP FAAOP
Kempfer P&O
Greenfield, WI
Citation
Joel Kempfer C.P., “Swim/Shower Leg For Patient Over 250#,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/228272.
