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Transtibial prosthetics

Below-knee prosthetics

A below-knee (transtibial) prosthesis comes down to three things: a socket that fits your limb, a liner and suspension that keep it secure, and a foot that suits how you move. Maegan builds each one around you.

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  • AOPA Certified
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  • Home visits or Birtinya clinic
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A man sitting on a chair wearing a below-knee prosthesis

This can help if you have

  • A recent below-knee amputation and need your first prosthesis
  • A socket that feels loose, tight or causes skin problems
  • Volume changes that mean adding or removing socks through the day
  • A worn or outgrown prosthesis that needs replacing
  • A foot that no longer suits your walking, work or sport

Socket and liner

Most below-knee sockets are worn with a silicone or gel liner that cushions your skin. The right socket design and liner depend on your limb shape, your skin and how much your volume changes.

Suspension

Suspension is what holds the prosthesis on. Common options include:

  • Pin lock liners, which click into the socket
  • Suction, using a seal-in liner or an external sleeve
  • Elevated vacuum, which can suit some active users whose volume changes

Feet

Options range from stable everyday feet to energy-storing carbon feet for active walkers, and hydraulic ankles that adapt to slopes. Funders decide what is reasonable for your activity level, so we explain which options suit you and what is likely to be covered.

Maegan Morrison, prosthetist and orthotist

Meet Maegan Morrison

Maegan is an AOPA Certified prosthetist and orthotist based on the Sunshine Coast. She sees every client herself, from the first call to the last review, at home or at the Birtinya clinic.

About Maegan and Align

Frequently asked questions

How soon after amputation can I get my first prosthesis?+
Your wound needs to heal and the swelling to settle first, usually with a compression sock called a shrinker. Many people are fitted with a first prosthesis within a few months of surgery. Your surgical team and Maegan agree on timing together.
How often does a socket need replacing?+
Sockets are often changed more than once in the first year or two as your limb changes, then less often once it settles. If your prosthesis feels loose, you are adding more socks than usual, or you notice skin problems, book a review.
What is a check socket?+
A clear test socket used to check the fit before your final socket is made. Maegan can see where it presses and adjust it until it is comfortable.

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