I've found that not every prosthetist is capable of dealing with a PFFD residual limb. As we all know, there are many issues to address for us... unusual limb shape, alignment, joint issues, etc... I finally found a prosthetist that realized he had to align my prosthesis differently than standard above knee amputees. Getting your knee center even is particularly tricky! Custom silicone liner have also been a real help. So, for people who say that lengthening (even when it's not really recommended) would be better than wearing a prosthesis, I'd revisit prosthetic options and find a more qualified prosthetist. Prosthetic technology has advanced so quickly, and will continue to advance.
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My son just had a Symes ampuation at the end of June. He is now 13 months old, we are in the midst of the fitting process. He has been to 2 of the 3 or possibly 4 fittings required for his first prosthesis. Although it was a huge decision to make, we majorly considered the advancement of prosthetics and the fact that most advancements in prosthetic limbs were made during and after a war. I think that we will be seeing a huge shift in the development of prosthetic legs over the next decade. We are at the very begining of a life long process but we are optimistic! Any advise on how to find the best prosthetesist is greatly appriciated! Any advise for that matter!