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A prosthesis can help you improve your quality of life as an amputee. At the Amputee Care Center (ACC), we focus on custom-made prostheses and innovative technologies. For example, we design arm or leg prostheses that are not only functional but also durable. However, how long a prosthesis lasts depends on several factors.
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Ricardo has been a proud prosthesis wearer for 20 years, ever since he lost his left leg due to vascular problems. Despite his amputation, he lives a rich and active life. Ricardo chooses not to let his amputation limit him and he still takes on new challenges almost daily.
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Life with an upper leg prosthesis after transfemoral amputation can be challenging. However, thanks to technological innovations such as the Microprocessor-Controlled Knee (MCK) electronic knee, these challenges can be significantly reduced.
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For many people, an amputation marks the beginning of a new phase in their lives, where you have to learn to cope with your changed body. It is also important to prepare well for using your first prosthesis. At Amputee Care Center, we are happy to help you with this.
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Will you possibly have to undergo an amputation? Then we will be happy to inform you about this at Amputee Care Center. In doing so, it is crucial to contact us early, preferably before your amputation.
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Wearing a leg prosthesis can be challenging at first. Sometimes it can take a while to get fully used to the prosthesis, but what if the wearing comfort is not satisfactory even after an adjustment period? This can be frustrating and even painful. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your situation yourself.
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