Today I got a new artificial leg.
It is hard to believe that it has been two years since I got my first permanent prosthesis. In that time, my leg has shrunk considerably, and I have gone through two other temporary legs. The size difference is remarkable.
I have written before about how these legs were made; in the following video, I show .
I’m looking forward to when you get that ridiculous cheetah prosthetic leg and start competing in 100m dash events.
Xiao, I should have clarified that more in the video. You are correct that the liner holds the prosthetic to my leg. It is made of soft, stretchy silicone that wraps snugly around the leg, creating an airtight seal that does not slip. Think of a tight rubber glove: if you put it on and pull on the tip of one of the fingers, the the vacuum formed around the finger and the friction on the rest of the hand keep the glove from coming off. Unlike a rubber glove, the liner is very comfortable. It is thick to prevent rubbing and stretchy to move with me as I walk.
Before I had problems with my other leg, I could indeed jog, bike, hike, and climb with the prosthetic.
I added a link to .
Brett,
Wow what a long way technology has come…very interesting presentation and explanation of the whole thing~~~..i still remember Uncle Christopher’s artificial leg and it’s limitations in design, function and comfort….really liked your your tube post..
blessings,
Says:
Brett, I’m wondering how the part that connects to your leg works. I’m guessing the rubber case has something to do with it. Is it comfortable? How does it make sure the artificial leg won’t fall off your leg when you walk? Can you run with this artificial leg?