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Have Below Knee Prosthetics, Leg Hurts, Sore, Difficulty Walking, Sitting. Other Center?
My son has had 4 different below the knee prosthetics made by 3 different practioners. His leg hurts him most of the time and gets sore easily. He lost his leg 6 years ago. He is only 29 years old and really can't enjoy any of his previous activities as golfing, biking, hiking, snowboarding, even just walking and sitting. Is there a center that works with people that are hard to fit?
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013
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Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The persistent pain in the knee prosthetic could be due to an ill fitting prosthetic, a nerve compression or a neuropathic pain. This needs a direct examination for diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The persistent pain in the knee prosthetic could be due to an ill fitting prosthetic, a nerve compression or a neuropathic pain. This needs a direct examination for diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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