Lower Limb Prosthetics

Below-knee, above-knee, hip, and foot or toe devices fit how you actually move.
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What is a lowerlimb prosthesis?

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A lower limb prosthesis replaces a leg or part of a leg. The socket connects your body to the device, with leg, knee, and foot components for function and aesthetics.

We shape the socket from a cast of your limb, then choose components with you based on how you move and what you want to do.

Is this right for me?

You may be a fit if…

Move more easily, with greater strength and range of motion. Reduce muscle strain. Stand, walk, and even run with greater comfort.

  • You’ve had, or are scheduled for, an amputation below or above the knee.
  • Your current socket rubs, slips, or hurts.
  • You’re looking for support for other activities.
  • You’re unhappy with your current device or want to explore new options.
Common questions
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Symes / Chopart prosthetic
Knee disarticulation prosthetic
Hip disarticulation prosthetic
Activity specific prosthetic
Water prosthetic
Limb protectors
Microprocessor foot (MPF)
Hemicorporectomy prosthetic
Partial foot prosthetic
Foreshortened prosthetic
HiFi sockets

Transtibial (below knee) prosthetic
Transfemoral (above knee) prosthetic
Hemipelvectomy prosthetic
Running prosthetic
Post-operative prosthetic
Microprocessor knee (MPK)
Elevated vacuum prosthetic
Osseointegration prosthetic
Cosmetic / realistic prosthetic
Power knee
Partial foot prosthetic

What to expect

These are the steps we go through together to ensure the proper fit and a bond that is seamless. We listen and are there for you every step of the way — and beyond.

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01
Initial evaluation

Your history, your goals, and what you want to do again.

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02
Cast & design

We shape the socket to your limb and pick components together based on your goals.

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03
Diagnostic fitting

You walk in it, and we change it, until it feels right.

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04
Delivery & adjustments

We custom fabricate a durable device and show you how to take care of it.

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05
Follow-up

Bodies change. We keep the fit current for as long as you wear it.

What we fit most often

Device overview

These are common components we provide or replace. Many additional options available once you speak with a clinician.

Custom fabricated for your goals and designed for the look you want.

Sockets

Components that attach to your socket for specific activities and lifestyles.

Knees & feet

Material inside the socket to improve the fit and keep your skin healthy. Needs to be replaced periodically and can vary by weather.

Liners
Sockets Knees & feet Liners
Client stories
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Gavin
After a severe leg injury and a year of attempted limb salvage, Gavin and his family faced a life-altering decision: amputation.
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Rhealynn
12-year-old Rhealynn came with one goal: a hip disarticulation prosthesis that could help her run, pitch, and live life without limits.
Soccer player celebrating with crutches on the field during a Minnesota United FC match.
Tommy Schweinitz
Tommy Schweinitz has been through a lot. However, despite an initial scary and bleak cancer diagnosis, he and his family have never given up hope.
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Matthew Bacik
U.S. Army Captain Matthew Bacik can once again walk and even run like he did before losing his foot in an explosion in Iraq. After his injury, Capt. Bacik turned to the Mayo Clinic and Limb Lab for help regaining his mobility, independence, and confidence.
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