AmputeeOT: How An Above Knee (AK) Prosthetic Leg Works

[@tjake490]

I just discovered your channel. I've been a double amputee, both legs, for thirty seven years. Your openness and willingness to share your experiences is incredibly selfless. To have the information that you are providing back when this first happened to me would have saved me an immeasurable amount of grief. You are truly a special person for sharing all of this. Social media and people like you who are willing to share the intimate details will make it easier for those who are facing similar circumstances to cope with it. You rock!

[@Science-ev1he]

Above or below knee?

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Leg amputation

[@LauraReynolds-mf4ww]

Hey Brother I am also a double amputee above the knee. Would love ta hear from you?

[@mattlambourne]

That knee is amazing engineering.

[@ponytailexpress5447]

I'm getting my leg amputated in a few months due to medical reasons , and I was really scared but this video kinda made me feel more comfortable about the whole situation, thanks alot.

[@GavinAeilts]

Welcome to the missing parts club.

[@emf1111]

very interesting, as a bka I never really knew how above knee prosthetics worked, looks much more complicated and technical

[@roberthutchinson4582]

I also am an AK, and use P&O Care in Fairview Heights, Illinois. They are great there. I walked a mile for the first time in over 11 years a few days ago. Thanks for sharing. Your knee is awesome. I have the first version of the c-leg. It's 5 years old now, and I'm hoping the VA will let me upgrade next year.

[@joelemmanuelmanalo]

I have the same prosthesis and foot. I hope you can upload some videos of Roger walking with his prosthesis, showing tips how to get it done right. Thanks!

[@epicwarrior4730]

Joel Emmanuel Manalo how much did your leg costed?

[@samirmehta1987]

Sir what is cost

[@muhammadzeshan330]

Can you please tell its price and also tell where it is found

[@frauar439]

I was waiting the whole time to see him walking on it and it never happened.

[@mascotwithadinosaur9353]

Not an amputee myself and Idk anyone who is, just curious on how this stuff works and what it's like for y'all. Thanks for this very informative video

[@jrespanola6810]

wow im amaze...!its been 4 years since the last i walk.. after motorcyle accident i lost my left leg..i always dreaming walking again to hard and pain.. nice video💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@marylouisedreibelbis3709]

So what kind of exercises do you do? I am still in the first prosthesis not the carbon fiber and am anxious to shrink the leg more so I can change the prostetic

[@sethtanner2871]

I just recently got that model of leg and its working wonderfully

[@stoneyj1a1]

What was cost estimate? My dad just had his leg cut so we don't know what type of leg he will get.

[@tombraver6449]

When someone pisses you off, you can literally threaten to break your foot in their ass! Great work!

[@ishmaelangasa5956]

Hello, I have a friend and do wish she could get one such AK prosthetic leg for her effective operations. Where can i get it and what is the cost?

[@TallgeeseIV]

I got to work with a knee and foot just like that (though not for the same prosthesis) at my clinical internship for my prosthetic technology degree.

[@pb77006]

what is the price of this prosthetic leg.

[@muhammadzeshan330]

I need it as i lost my right leg can you tell from wher i got this please tell price also

[@gillessayah4387]

Thanks for letting us know about this leg where he makes his leg for two years I am trying to have a good one and I can’t have it please tell me where he did it thank you very much. My name is walid from LA

[@horrorjakei8895]

I am not an amputee in any way, but this video help me with a drawing reference. So thank you for that 😊

[@joeskanks558]

Hi Roger, first I would like to say thanks for posting the video. My dad recently had to have an above the knee amputation and I've been trying to research the various prosthesis available and their costs. Since he is 73 years old and on medicare, the leg they are providing is heavy and stiff. Can you tell who you went through for your leg? Or who I can contact for information on your type of prosthesis? Thanks!

[@husnainbashir786]

How much it cost?

[@markgilbigbig1547]

I just discovered your channel for I searching for a video about transfemoral prosthesis. Anyways I'm Mark Gil S. Bigbig, 32, a bombing victim. The incident caused my 2 legs paralyzed and my left knee was fused hence I cannot bend it. This condition caused a lot of hindrances and I thought that amputating it will make me more productive. For now I'm looking for an organization or foundation that can help me about my condition and find me prosthesis that suits my needs.

[@ykhemesh72]

I have the same situation.... How much time from your leg was cut off and installing the prosthetic leg

[@thallaraghuraghu2118]

Honourable Sir Iam from a village in India.How can I get it Sir?please do reply Sir

[@sunnyghouri1]

My brother is an amputee by his both limbs. I want a couple of this leg for my brother. Please reply me must and tell me something about this lega where I find this and how can I get this leg if anybody knows about this.

[@williampynchon9904]

I'm on day 2 of having a new leg. Also looking into going to a 5 day overnight therapy clinic. For a kick start in my new life.

[@kingofallwhites]

But how does it propel? Is that all done by his residual limb? They make a big deal about hydraulic processor knees and stuff like the C Leg but is it just powered by what remains of your leg?

[@TheSuperru4]

With any knee you have to propel yourself wether it be microprocessor or not. None of the knees walk for you or lift you up by any means. They help give you a more natural feeling gate. ( leg swinging step to step ) there are a couple of knees they do assist you, but not by much. All of the power still comes from your residual limb or help from the other side of your body.

[@kingofallwhites]

Roger Webb Thank you for answering. The technology needs to get a lot better then in my opinion so that people like yourself don't have to expend so much energy. I guess the power ankles are a step in that direction. I am hoping that one positive that comes out of the recent wars is better prosthetics, limb transplantation and tissue regeneration.

[@TheSuperru4]

kingofallwhites limb transplant would be so cool.. i would def sign up..

[@kingofallwhites]

Roger Webb I think/hope it will become relatively common in your lifetime. There have now been a pretty large number of hand transplants. The leader was Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY and they have a good track record of success with all of the transplants so far being successful except for one. It's considered controversial because the patients have to take immunosupressive drugs for life. With the suppressed immune system it leaves patients more vulnerable to chronic ilnesses. Those drugs are improving though and that is what lead to the success of the transplants. I know that leg transplants are now being attempted in different countries but I think it's still early for it. There is a company called ACELL in Maryland that manufactures a powder made from pig bladder of all things that has successfully regrown fingertips.

[@sameer-ls3oe]

How much is it price?

[@hoodangel7198]

Does medicaid pay for that type of specific prosthetic?

[@Luciferaorg]

Hi, I'm a spinal cord injury, but my injury is not complete, my left leg moves perfectly, but my right leg would not hold me because nerve signals are weak, do you think there is a possibility to amputate my right leg use a robotic leg as you use if there are nerve signals that travel from my brain to my right leg?

[@BrianGreen-d6u]

Should I be even when I get down on my knees. My smart leg above knee. I feel like I’m lopsided. What should I do. I’ve only had my leg about twenty. Hours now the Va let me take my leg home

[@titouv991]

I have one of my family who lost his right leg so can I know how does the prosthetic coast ? And the type of hiS material : carbon?

[@macdiaz825]

Hi, would you be kind to tell me where did you got that amazing phrostetic leg and how much did you paid for it ? I have a cousin who lost his leg due to an accident and he is in need of an affordable and reliable limb, Thank you for any information provided in advance.

[@weasley2o13]

You probably got him his leg already, but my advice would be to sue the insurance first and foremost, it's their job and their responsibility to provide your cousin with the right doctors and professionals who will, in turn, give him the proper leg for his condition.

[@LauraReynolds-mf4ww]

I'm having trouble with the fit being very uncomfortable cause I'm a double amputee above the knee! What can I do to resolve this? Please holler back at me!!!

[@afnanfarukh3684]

Assam o alikum. I like your all videos and your channel. Please give more details how we can make our prosthesis more comfortable and more suitable for walking. Specially gorine area which cause discomfort. Thanks for

[@amjedsenpai]

What is the difference between single axis and multiple axis née join?

[@mariarichards9862]

Hi how do you sit down in it how do you sit down in it

[@thatsjennifer2u]

Hi my name is Jennifer and i am a right leg aka and i was wondering how do you drive once you have your leg removed? I would love to be able to drive again but I don't know how i would be able to.

[@jessicacooper123]

i drive using my left foot after my leg right leg amputee im trying to learn how to walk again

[@billygerms8706]

PLFA.ORG - check it out . I've been using one for about 2 weeks and it works great !

[@rich1051414]

Take your right prosthetic off(so it doesn't get in the way) and control the pedals with your left foot. I learned to do it when I broke my leg when I was 20 :) For me, the hardest part was my casted leg being in the way.

[@ayyagariadityasharma9247]

I use to drive just after 2 months of amputation. It's easy to drive a Auto Transmission cars im trying to learn manual transmission also but it's really hard. Coming to bikes i have rode low hieght bikes like bajaj Avenger (India).

[@Crazyflics]

Hey can I get details, how can I get prosthetic leg above knee for my father. Pls update

[@ccdphillips]

Got a vid with the leg in action - up / down hills, steps, etc.?

[@dennismuthiora9824]

Which part of your stump bears ua weight when walking

[@susanscrudato3060]

Do you have any pain at all my stepson has an amputation below his knees but they messed it up and now whatever leg they put on is in pain but he's afraid to get it amputated above the knee thinking he won't be able to climb ladders and do activities and I feel horrible for him because he's always in pain and it looks like when they amputated there's a big chunk missing so where he puts his prosthetic is always causing pain and I told him if they tell you getting it amputated above the knee will take the pain away and you have a functional leg that you could be active why not get it done! What has been your experience

[@tuanmarzuq801]

What happens if your leg shrink?

[@tanmaynipane4374]

does it produce any jerk while walking or while doing any sort of folding movement??

[@VictorCulver]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mikewiemken4716]

Does Roger have a channel also? I'm an aka on the same leg and still have a lot of pain and pressure when I wear my leg.Is there anything I can do to help relieve some of this?

[@paulcooper3463]

Does anyone have a damaged nerve in there stump that gives them pain i myself do i wonder how many others do.

[@davidharrison6615]

paul cooper i do . it sa comnon problem .

[@mikemcdermott979]

I have been amputee 44 yrsbk I do have nerve pain also try vacume system

[@ayyagariadityasharma9247]

I have a irritation feeling after wearing it for about 9-10 hours

[@gailarana1909]

Hello where are you located? And how do I get fitted for one of those, before surgery or after?

[@rosewest9570]

do you know where I can get the padding as here inEstepona you have to do most things yourself.

[@bernadetterosilrosil8979]

Anyone can help to have a prosthetic leg?

[@mohammedismael7539]

it is good knee leg. How about the price of this leg.

[@ayyagariadityasharma9247]

That seems to be pneumatic joint soigt me around INR 200000to 400000 DEPENDS on brand and make

[@prashanthennam7621]

Ayyagari Aditya Sharma how get this leg could please suggest me to get this leg

[@stoneyj1a1]

@@ayyagariadityasharma9247 400,000 bucks? Insane

[@ayyagariadityasharma9247]

@@stoneyj1a1 its not USD, It will be approx 2300$

[@ayyagariadityasharma9247]

@@prashanthennam7621 there are many prosthetic centers accross india and globe. I opted for College Park, Ottobock can also be a good choice

[@theampedlife]

Great video thank you! Informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing. I started a channel to do something like yours, thanks for the inspiration.

[@thatsjennifer2u]

I had my right leg removed all the way up to the hip around the year 2007 when I was still a teenager/young adult. Right now I am on my second prosthesis. The leg I have now I got in January and it doesn't bend very easily. My family doctor wants me to go back to pt to relearn and strengthen my muscles so I will be able to use the new leg. I am willing to do anything so I can learn to bend the leg, one day I would even like to learn how to run with it. I have been sick my whole life so I have never been able to run but I think I would love it. Any suggestions on how to get the leg to bend and/or for me to be able to run?

[@marlenepatterson2448]

Jennifer Marie hey. I'm considering getting my leg amputated I have stage four cancer I'm in so much pain. They said it would have to start from my upper thigh and I wouldn't be able to get a prosthetic leg.

[@thatsjennifer2u]

sorry i don't understand why you wouldn't be able to get a prosthetic leg? I had my right leg removed to my upper thigh do to problems I was having with scleroderma. I was diagnosed around the age 7 and the doctors wanted to remove the leg around that time to. My parents refused to make that decision so the doctors waited until my 18 birthday and brought it up shortly there after. I did my research and I asked many different doctors but in the end I decided it was the best thing for me. If I had to do over again I wouldn't do it. Before the surgery I could walk miles a day for exercise but now I can hardly walk to the mail box across the street without falling or hurting. I have put on weight and am the heaviest ever at 207 pounds. I have read other peoples post and they have good results with the amputation so please don't make you decision on what I have to say. You have stage four cancer which I think is sicker then I was and it might so higher up the thigh so you might have to have more of the thigh removed then I did. Ask yourself if you can live in a wheelchair the rest of your life or does the amputation have to happen? I had a choose in the matter the amputation was only supposed to make my life easier with a bendable leg. I wouldn't need any more surgeries and I would be able to bend my leg which I haven't been able to do since I was like 3 years old. I am still having a hard time learning how to bend my prosthetic leg just because I have gone so long without it bending I don't know what it feels like. I would love to talk to you again but I think you should do your own research and ask the doctors all the questions you have. That is what they are there for.

[@marlenepatterson2448]

Find me on Facebook. Marlene Deshae Jones. Please.

[@thatsjennifer2u]

I sent you a message on Facebook but i don't know how to friend request

[@marlenepatterson2448]

Ok

[@jessicasiles5573]

I have 1 question...how do you run in that thing!?

[@lucas9114]

I believe you need a special piece to run

[@tahirquraishi5645]

i a m also an amputee,pls you may tell about its price?

[@Greggee100]

just imagine educing an air flow technology up and down the leg to actually HELP PUSH the leg forwardcreating less strain on the actually limb itself

[@ignacioguevaraespinosa518]

Y cuanto sale una así en pesos para empezar a junta y ver si m alcanza la vida

[@venkataramanakasaram4673]

can we run with this Ak

[@TSweezy32]

Hi, I just found your page and I love it. My question is why does his leg shrink? Is it because of weight loss or is that just something that happenes?

[@AmputeeOT]

It shrinks because surgery causes swelling which resolves, and muscles are no longer being used so they atrophy.

[@TSweezy32]

AmputeeOT oh ok thanks for the reply!!!

[@levantarpesas9972]

Imagine having a dad who’s an amputee and not mowing the lawn for him

[@yogeshgode9733]

Kimat.. Kitni.he.kaa.milega..mumbai. Me.milga.keya.

[@MaJiDALi-di1lk]

Miss one question plzzzz

[@CABDICASIISFARXAANTECHNOLOGY]

Anyone else worrying if he lost one of his legs and wanna check if he can buy it

[@johnrobinson3212]

Price and availability would have nice

[@johnnsokoshi3935]

I lost my left leg and this is motivating

[@larrynapier5003]

You made me cry,I got talked into a C-Leg five years ago and have never walked,now after my warranty ran out Hanger says,my knee doesnt work! I have a AK amputation and wish I had a lighter leg,Im so discouraged,my Cleg was 36,000$ and it has never allowed me to walk! Man what Id give to have a leg like this,Still crying!

[@AmputeeOT]

Your insurance should be willing to pay for a new leg after that long. If not maybe vocational rehab?

[@larrynapier5003]

AmputeeOT I no longer have real insurance,Im now on Medicaid

[@hopefulsparty54]

Hey Larry, where are you a Hanger patient at? If you've had your leg for five years, you definitely would qualify for a new one, especially if your insurance has changed. I would call the clinic back and schedule an appointment for an evaluation. If you would like help with this process, let me know and I'd be glad to help.

[@larrynapier5003]

Derek Bradley Thanks I am in Nashville,Tennessee and I lost my great insurance and now have only Medicaid! Thanks brother! Id love to try a leg like yours,I miss walking and standing especially on stage!

[@larrynapier5003]

i will keep you posted Derek you can friend me on Facebook I have a account Larry Napier,You will see Flowers a watercolor I also paint!

[@shikuthewarrior9900]

Where can I get it, I truly need an artificial leg, am above knee amputee

[@smith1008]

Have u got one yet?

[@sheikhmuhammadali4979]

Hello if somebody sale knee joind please wrir me i am looking left leg knee joind

[@fredymarzan4036]

Can i have like this for make thing easy for me please...

[@morteza_jaafari]

I want to buy one for my mom

[@ranjan.halder95]

I have a problem (60%) in my right leg since after my birth. I can walk and run but I feel very tired soon. I want to replease my leg with this artificial leg. Could you give me the details about it it's cost??? Thank you

[@gregholland11]

Would be interesting to see how it looks when he walks with it. Otherwise very informative :)

[@iZargon7]

I always feel uneven on my prosthetic. Everytime I put my leg on I feel instant severe back pain and my foot goes numb very quickly. I'm an above the knee amputee.

[@davidharrison6615]

Hi . I am having an above knee amputation soon . I know this might sound a bit pathetic but I love wearing cowboy boots and was wondering if it might be possible to continue wearing them with my new leg . I know its shallow just trying to keep things as "normal" as possible .

[@RM-mx5ol]

I know you commented a little while ago so maybe you've figured this out already, but I saw your comment and found this video for you. It shows how you can put inserts into your shoes to accommodate different heel heights. Amputee OT also has a video about wearing high heels, so I imagine you can wear cowboy boots, too. I've never experienced limb loss myself, though, so I cannot say whether this works or how difficult it is. Best of luck with everything kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ_SYpuAYtGKpJo

[@davidharrison6615]

Rachel Manning i am laying in bed 8 hours after my operation ! lol . thank you so much for even caring to do that . your a great person . i am doing well and determined to not only walk again but donit in style . once again thank you .

[@RM-mx5ol]

What a coincidence! But really, you're super welcome and I'm just glad I could help. Best wishes in your recovery, rest well, and stay stylish!

[@ShortAndFormal]

I suffer from pretty bad and debilitating chronic leg pain. It comes and goes but when it comes it prevents me from going to work and destroys my mental health. Are there resources that you know of for people like me to voluntarily get an amputation and above knee prosthetic?

[@juanvillegas9321]

Sorry for people with no economical resources, this is a very good prosthetic leg.

[@TheSuperru4]

Not really complicated. When you have your real leg you never had to worry about the mechanics of your knee, or trying to remember how to walk. After a while of being on a prosthetic you get used to it just like have a your real leg.. I'm about to switch to microprocessor which is only single action, not duel action. I might have said access in the video,,lol. So hopefully when I get good with that one the Amputee OT will do another vid where we can explain that one...;)

[@venkataramanakasaram4673]

Roger Webb .whats the cost of this above knee prosthetic leg.. am from India.. please inform I will wait for your reply....

[@TheSuperru4]

FOR THAT TOTAL LEG IT WAS ABOUT 36,000 IF I REMEMBER RIGHT:)

[@venkataramanakasaram4673]

Roger Webb ..hi can u please tell the address where I can find in India..

[@epicwarrior4730]

Can u plz tell the address and the price in india

[@startion]

Take off the foot Tada! Instant pirate costume

[@Greggee100]

with air educe technology ya can run a marathonbuddy

[@edgaraguelo7636]

i miss to wok and i like that leg. becose hire in the philippines there,s no like that.

[@adibmarzuki4466]

Semoga sehat selalu.Aammiin.

[@makkalasidhanandh766]

Super

[@retardtimes1147]

THE INTRO SOUNDS WERE FROM ROBLOX FLOOD ESCAPE 0:11

[@connergaskell3950]

That is cool

[@__babyface]

Dear people, my dearest cousin just lost his left leg due to a flesh eating bacteria. Is there any way to get a leg transplant from another person to reattach to my cousin's knee? I'm heartbroken. He's been through hell and back. He's been battling type 1 diabetes since he was 12 back in 2004 & he's 25 now. He was walking on cane for so long. He just felt like giving up on life & having negative suicidal thoughts & anger management. I need people to pray. He was on life support on friday. His heart stopped 4 times while getting the flesh bacteria off of him.

[@ildisiri]

I'm very sad to hear that. While I don't have an answer for you I just want you to and your cousin to be strong and time will smooth out the edges. Keep supporting him, he is one of us. I can't really express myself that well in English but I am very saddened by this, I wish you could answer to my comment with an update on how are things nowadays. Is it any better? Be strong my friend, your cousin needs you.

[@Greggee100]

like trident foothow nice of themput that on a tank...as if salamander liquid metal intoa solid might work...just imagine no dent repair.

[@JoseGonzalez-ky1ih]

Que lastima que sólo los que tienen bastante dinero pueden tener esas prótesis

[@matthewlavergne5610]

I bought instructions from woodprix and I builded it very very cheap.

[@jdzencelowcz]

your foot...is an autobot.........CUE THE TRANSFORMERS CHANGE SOUND EFFECTS. ;)P \m/

[@TheSuperru4]

ive got a autobot shirt to i shouldve worn that..lol

[@danielcatoe3901]

i have had a c leg since 2008 the maintenance sucks i am on my fourth socket and need a fourth and a new knee now fuck this leg it costs so much and obamacare has my insurance to where it dont cover my prosthetics its a $ game with prosthetics i could have had three brand new cadillacs since 2008

[@ambrishkarnwal4861]

🚩🙏जय माँ धारी देवी 🙏🚩 जल्दी से मुझे भी लगवा दो इससे भी बढिया पेर

[@michaelcorales69]

I'm looking a prosthesis artificial leg above the knee🦿like this.from philippines 🇵🇭 country.🙏😇👨‍🦽

[@TrentTries]

Khoot?

[@ashwrpwerblik9888]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Koops2245]

Careful mowing that lawn~ That's how I just about lost my foot-!! *I urge everyone to wear strong, tall boots when lawnmowing at all times, you never know what might be hiding in the grass.* I drove over a thin metal clothes hanger and lived to regret wearing tennis shoes...

[@IcarusTage21]

Well kinda. I know a man in Ontario Canada, who lost both legs in an accident. He has two AK prosthetic legs. He drives, walks, and even jogs! I will not give this mans residential town/city nor will I give his name, but this man has certainly inspired me to learn a lot. I am currently working on trying to make a decent prosthetic AK leg for a kitten who was very unfortunate to lose his leg. The good news is, I have the material, the bad news is, I have no ideas on where to start for a cat.

[@sorabgujjar6651]

Main ped Lagana chahta hun main Saurav Gurjar

[@sorabgujjar6651]

Main Sar per Lagana chahta hun mera mobile number aapke liye main bhej raha hun

[@sorabgujjar6651]

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[@sorabgujjar6651]

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[@jessicasiles5573]

I have 1 question...how do you run in that thing!

[@nigeriancrowbar6584]

You move one of your legs in front of your body, make a small leap with your back leg, then do the same with the opposite leg.