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How long does it take to learn to walk with prothestics when both legs have amputated above knee?

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Variable: This can vary from weeks to months or even a year depending upon certain things including the age strength and the effort and time spent by the patient

Answered 12/1/2020

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A member asked:

How long does it take to learn to walk with prothestics when both legs have amputated above knee?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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