Prosthetics Services
Upper Extermity
Lower Extremity Prosthetics
We design and fit lower limb prosthetics for every level of amputation, from partial foot to hip. Every socket is custom made in our Centurion practice and adjusted until it feels right.
Lower Limb Prosthetics, Built Around the Way You Move
We design and fit lower limb prosthetics for every level of amputation, from partial foot to hip. Every socket is custom made in our Centurion practice and adjusted until it feels right.
Why the Right Lower Limb Prosthetics Matter
A well-fitted prosthetic leg affects your comfort, balance, energy and confidence every day. We look at your amputation level, lifestyle and goals before recommending components, so you get a leg that suits how you actually live.
Amputation Levels We Fit
- Partial foot: Toe and partial foot fillers to restore balance.
- Below knee: Transtibial prosthetic legs, the most common level we fit.
- Knee disarticulation: Specialised sockets and knee joints.
- Above knee: Transfemoral prosthetics with mechanical, hydraulic or microprocessor knees.
- Hip: Hip disarticulation prosthetics with a supportive socket and hip joint.
Components and Technology
- Sockets & liners: Custom-moulded for comfort and skin protection.
- Suspension: Pin-lock, suction or vacuum systems.
- Prosthetic knees: From locking knees to microprocessor-controlled knees.
- Prosthetic feet: Basic, dynamic carbon-fibre and activity-specific feet.
- Sports & water legs: For running, swimming and showering.
Case Example: Dudu’s First Prosthetic Leg With a Bending Knee
A paediatric prosthesis that opened up a day of firsts
Kicking a ball. Kneeling to reach it under the couch. Sitting in a car with his knee bent. For six-year-old Dudu, everyday movements became exciting firsts when he received his new children’s prosthetic leg.
Dudu was born with a limb difference and had an amputation through his right knee joint (a knee disarticulation) early in life. His earlier prosthesis helped him stand and get around, but it had no bending knee and no prosthetic foot. As he grew, he was ready for the next step: a paediatric prosthesis with a functional knee joint.
Choosing the right prosthetic knee and foot for a growing child
For his fitting we chose a paediatric Total Knee and a College Park Scout prosthetic foot, with alignment components suited to his needs. The goal was a prosthetic leg that supports confident walking and also lets Dudu bend his knee to sit, kneel and play like other children his age.
A custom socket, made and donated by our practice
The prosthetic socket is the part that fits around the residual limb, and it is central to comfort and control. Our practice manufactured and donated Dudu’s custom laminated socket. A Pelite liner and a carefully shaped fit above the end of his thigh bone hold the prosthesis securely in place.
To make it his own, the socket features a Spider-Man design, with the knee and connecting components left uncovered.
Medical-aid funding wasn’t available for this fitting. Component sponsorship from Össur and our practice’s contribution made Dudu’s new prosthetic leg possible.
Walking without a walking aid on day one
After fitting and socket adjustments, Dudu walked on his very first day without a walking aid. He was still learning a new way of moving and his gait needed more practice, but his early progress was remarkable.
Then came the moments that made the day unforgettable:
- He kicked a ball for the first time.
- He could kneel down to reach it under the couch.
- He could sit in the back of a car or taxi without his prosthetic leg sticking straight out.
- For the first time, he could wear a shoe on each foot.
His mother later told us he didn’t want to take the prosthesis off at bedtime. For our team, that said everything about what this fitting meant to him.
Dudu is doing well and keeps developing his walking skills, with plenty more to discover about what his new leg can do.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until I get my first prosthetic leg?
It depends on healing and swelling. We work with your surgeon and therapist to start as soon as it’s safe.
Will my medical aid pay?
Many schemes contribute. We provide the quote and motivation.
How often does a socket need replacing?
Your limb changes shape over time, especially in the first year, so sockets are adjusted or replaced as needed.