A member asked:

I'm a left leg above the knee amputee, and looking to finally get fitted for a prosthesis. what do i need to do? amputee ready to walk

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need: to be referred to a REHABILITATION department by your treating surgeon. The "fitting" and subsequent training are a specialty in themselves! Prosthetic development has progressed rapidly and dramatically in the last decade! Good Luck! BE WELL and hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 5/11/2019

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