Matt Belcher understands first-hand how important it is for a prosthetic leg to fit well. “It’s an everyday thing. When you’re walking on a prosthesis every day, there’s constant wear and tear and it can be stressful on your body. You want to make sure that it fits right. It’s a big deal,” explains Matt. […]
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Tags: amputation, amputee, below knee amputation, poorly fitting prosthetic limb, Premier Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, prosthetics, prosthetist
At Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, we aim to educate and motivate our patients in order to drive the best possible clinical results for each individual. This begins with educating patients on expectations about their amputation surgery, postoperative recovery, and rehabilitation and preparation for prosthetic fitting. After surgery, we actively participate in the rehabilitation […]
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Tags: amputation, amputee services, below knee amputation, Ertl, hip disarticulation, loss of a limb, Mazet, Premier Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, prosthetic fitting, prothetists, residual limb
Facing an amputation is particularly challenging, but the team at Premier Prosthetic Center in Knoxville is here to support, educate, and prepare you with the ultimate goal of providing for your prosthetic needs once your limb has healed. It is important to understand the type of amputation surgery that you will have as this will […]
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