Various: There are various types depending upon the level of amputation. They range from toe fillers for digital amputations to prostheses for hip disarticulations and quarter amputations. Common prostheses include bka and aka prostheses and there are various components depending on the needs of the person with the lower limb amputation.
Answered 8/29/2012
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Depends: The type of prosthesis depends on the level where the leg was amputated. Most prosthesis now a days are modular so the higher up on the leg the more components are added. So there are toe fillers, prosthetic feet/ankle systems, knees, hips etc. a socket (the part where the residual limb fits into) is custom fabricated to prevent skin breakdown.
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