K3 Knee for Heavy Client
Brendan Cahill
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Title:
K3 Knee for Heavy Client
Creator:
Brendan Cahill
Date:
4/6/2015
Text:
Greetings all!
I've recently met a very large transfemoral amputee, tall and broad but also reasonable waist size as well.
He currently weighs in at 145kg (320lbs), but has gained 20kg (45lbs) in the last 6 months, and may put more weight on.
Newish amputee whom is a 38yo K2/K3 ambulator mainly limited by sound side knee pain, but this is hoped to be temporary with knee surgery on the horizon.
I'm currently considering what knee unit to utilize to accommodate his weight and activity level.
Budget is a consideration, with some flexibility.
Interested to hear opinions and experiences.
Thank you in advance.
Regards
Brendan Cahill BP&O, CPO-AOPA, MISPO
Prosthetist/Orthotist
Practice Partner
Leederville Clinic
Joondalup Clinic
2/643 Newcastle Street
2/101 Winton Road
Leederville WA 6007
Joondalup WA 6027
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
Ph: (08) 9328 8022 Fax: (08) 9227 5830
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I've recently met a very large transfemoral amputee, tall and broad but also reasonable waist size as well.
He currently weighs in at 145kg (320lbs), but has gained 20kg (45lbs) in the last 6 months, and may put more weight on.
Newish amputee whom is a 38yo K2/K3 ambulator mainly limited by sound side knee pain, but this is hoped to be temporary with knee surgery on the horizon.
I'm currently considering what knee unit to utilize to accommodate his weight and activity level.
Budget is a consideration, with some flexibility.
Interested to hear opinions and experiences.
Thank you in advance.
Regards
Brendan Cahill BP&O, CPO-AOPA, MISPO
Prosthetist/Orthotist
Practice Partner
Leederville Clinic
Joondalup Clinic
2/643 Newcastle Street
2/101 Winton Road
Leederville WA 6007
Joondalup WA 6027
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
Ph: (08) 9328 8022 Fax: (08) 9227 5830
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Citation
Brendan Cahill, “K3 Knee for Heavy Client,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237184.
