Are prosthetic legs an advantage?

Prosthetic legs can be a significant advantage, offering improved mobility and functionality. Advanced prosthetic leg solutions provide enhanced features for better performance.

How advanced are prosthetic legs?

Prosthetic legs have advanced significantly, providing sophisticated solutions for improved functionality and comfort. The level of advancement may vary depending on the specific prosthetic leg technology.

Are prosthetic legs painful?

Advanced prosthetic leg solutions aim to minimize discomfort. While some users may experience an adjustment period, modern prosthetics are designed to enhance comfort and reduce pain.

Can prosthetic legs make you faster?

Prosthetic legs, especially advanced solutions, can contribute to increased mobility and potentially faster movement. The extent of speed improvement may vary for each individual.

Where can I get a prosthetic leg?

You can obtain a prosthetic leg from specialized prosthetics and orthotics providers. These professionals assess your needs and provide tailored solutions. Additionally, medical centers and clinics may offer prosthetic services.

Why are prosthetics important?

Prosthetics are crucial for individuals with limb loss as they enhance mobility, functionality, and overall quality of life. Advanced prosthetic solutions contribute to improved comfort and performance, addressing the unique needs of each user.

An Introduction to Our Prosthetic Devices

Introducing Biomimetic Lower Limb Prosthetics

We look to the complex biological make-up of the human ankle and foot for inspiration - replication of natural motion is at the heart of our design philosophy.

Biomimicry Technology

Our award-winning products offer a range of mobility solutions for amputees and are designed to help individuals achieve the best possible levels of function, comfort and long-term health. Alongside our advanced prosthetic ankle devices, we also design and manufacture superior knee prosthetic options too. The knee was the first prosthetic joint to be controlled by microprocessors and has been through many stages of development over the years.

What Types of Prosthetics Legs Does Blatchford Design and Manufacture?

There are different designs of lower limb devices we make that work with different parts of the leg that have been amputated.

If a person has had their leg removed below the knee (BKA), we design prosthetic legs that have been made specifically for that part of the body. The same goes for an above knee amputation (AKA); we design a prosthetic leg that will replace the amputated part.

Prosthesis for an above knee amputation (AKA) will include a socket for the stump (end of the lower limb) to fit in, the thigh, knee, shin, foot, ankle and foot.

Prosthesis for a below knee amputation (BKA) includes a socket for the stump (the end of the lower limb), the shin, ankle and foot.

From above knee prosthetics to biomimetic, bionic limb systems, Blatchford products are developed with the long-term health of patients.

Our lower limb prosthetics include:

Navigator - Prosthetic foot with resilient/cushioned ankle function

A simple, inexpensive prosthetic foot that is lightweight and used for light activity. This type of foot can help improve stability, help shoes fit and offer cosmetic restoration.

Esprit - Prosthetic feet with dynamic foot springs

Store energy and provide dynamic movement and function. This type of foot encourages the patient to advance from a more moderate activity level to a higher activity level.

BMK - Locking and free option prosthetic knees

These knees incorporate an automatic lock and can be unlocked voluntarily. The manual locking knee is appropriate for weak or unstable patients as well as more active individuals who frequently walk on unstable terrain.

KX07 - Hydraulic knees

With a hydraulic ankle, when the heel is loaded, the 'ankle' adapts to the surface, so the foot can become flat on the slope with the leg still in a natural position. This provides greater control of momentum because the heel spring returns less energy, reducing the need for gait compensations.

Orion3 - Microprocessor knees

These knees provide a more sophisticated method of controlling a prosthetic knee than a mechanical prosthetic knee. They are designed to help the patient mimic the natural leg with more stability and gait.

Linx - The World's First and Only Integrated Limb System

We integrate the prosthetic foot, ankle and knee to work in unison with one another. Our limb system is designed to imitate the human biological foot, ankle and knee. Instead of being controlled by the central nervous system of the body, our integrated limb system is controlled by a single master computer processor. This master computer microprocessor gathers information from both the ankle joint and the knee joint and relays control strategies to each. This allows the knee to adapt to the slope or surface the person is standing or moving on.

The four main areas of health outcomes we strive to focus on with our prosthetic limbs are:

Decreasing the risk of falls
Reducing osteoarthritis
Lowering back pain
Reducing residual limb tissue injuries

Challenges Amputees Face

Introducing Linx

Fully integrated, microprocessor controlled lower limb system for above knee amputees.

Key Features

• Situational Awareness - Integrated sensors continuously collect data to seamlessly adapt the limb’s response.
• Varying levels of stance resistance to optimise safety at all times:
- Standing support
- Supported sitting
- Controlled stance support
- Stumble recovery
- Dynamic stair descent
- Dynamic slope descent
• Cycling Mode and Fixed Angle Flexion Lock Mode
• Knee Flexion to 130°
• Intuitive Programming Software via PC or App
• Up to 3 days battery life
• Sandal Toe Foot Shell

Linx Limb System

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