Leg prostheses for children and teenagers

Our paediatric orthopaedics team welcomes you

Every child or teenager with an amputation is different and so every child also has different needs and wishes. At Amputee Care Center, we therefore customise lower leg and upper leg prostheses to fit your child's life stage and activities. We listen to your child and you as parents and together we look for the best solution. Our paediatric orthopaedics (paediatric prosthesis) team supervises children with leg or foot amputations. We make leg prostheses for babies from their first steps and accompany every child as they grow into the most advanced bionic solutions, and we are proud of that! 

Want to know more? Then be sure to visit us for a free, no-obligation introductory consultation.

Customised pediatric prosthetic leg

Every pediatric prosthetic leg we make at ACC is fully personalised, from the initial measurements to the maintenance of the prosthesis. With us, every journey starts with an open introductory meeting. We would like to get to know you. Here, we certainly don't only look at the medical situation, but also at who he or she is as a person. What are his or her hobbies, sports, what are expectations, dreams or concerns?

We find that this first meeting is reassuring for many parents. There is space to ask questions and share emotions. Together, we will then explore what is possible, which is often more than you think! We fully explain to you and your child how the process works, what possibilities there are and what you can expect in the short and long term. If required, psychosocial support is also available in our prosthesis centre.

Repair and renewal of children's prosthesis

At Amputee Care Center we have experience with all possible types of amputations and prostheses. Every child or teenager can come to us for the right prosthesis and prosthetic support to suit their unique situation. Parents can come to us for advice, an initial prosthesis, a repair, revision or renewal of a child's prosthesis. We examine when your child is entitled to reimbursement for a new prosthesis and which innovative components are among the options. 

Amputation levels determine the design of a child's leg prosthesis

Your child's amputation level largely determines how the child's leg prosthesis looks and functions. Each level affects how your child moves, how much support is needed and which joints or muscle functions can still be used. We therefore carefully tailor the design to the length of the remaining leg, the position of the joints and what your child can physically handle - so that the prosthesis not only fits well, but also helps your child move naturally, play actively, play sports and participate confidently.

We design and make children's leg prostheses for every level of amputation, including:  

• (Partial) foot amputations in children.
• Transtibial amputation (lower leg) in children.
• Knee exarticulation in children, where the lower leg is amputated at the level of the knee joint.
• Transfemoral amputation (upper leg) in children.
• Hip exarticulation and haemipelvectomy in children.
• Rotationplasty in children.

Want to know what is possible for your child's situation? Then feel free to contact us for an informal chat!

Gait analysis in leg prosthesis child

Measuring is knowing! The scientific mapping of how your child walks with his or her leg prosthesis is important for optimising the gait pattern and the unrolling of the foot while walking. In our in-house digital gait lab, we therefore perform gait and gait analysis as standard (at no additional cost to the patient) to measure the gait pattern. We do this using sensors and cameras, among other things, to map your child's movements. A gait and gait analysis we to optimise the use of the child's leg prosthesis and prevent injuries when used intensively. This is especially important for growing children, because the better the leg prosthesis is adjusted for unique use, the better the balance, posture and muscle development will be in the long term.

A good gait ensures a better quality of life. When we optimise the prosthesis with this, children suffer less fatigue and can move more freely. A gait analysis is completely free of charge at Amputee Care Center.

Care for parents

As a parent of a child with a leg prosthesis, you have a great responsibility. After all, the parents ultimately make the choices, arrange the appointments, comfort, motivate and reassure their child. At Amputee Care Center, we understand very well that this can be hard, even as a parent. That is why we are here for you too! We give you clear explanations, support and a fixed point of contact. We are always ready to answer your questions or simply listen.

Do you have questions about reimbursement, financial intervention, reimbursement or administrative procedures? No worries, we will help you with the complete file. Most children's prostheses are reimbursed in Belgium and the Netherlands via the mutual health insurance or health insurance fund. We are recognised by all Belgian health insurance funds, health insurance funds, RIZIV mutualities and most Dutch health insurances. We take care of this for you and inform you about the possibilities, so you do not have to worry about this.

Frequently asked questions about leg prostheses for children

Still have questions about leg prostheses for your child? We have collected some frequently asked questions at Amputee Care Center for you below. Is your question not among them? Then contact us. We are happy to be at your service!