Prosthetic & orthotic guides
Articles
Straight, plain-English answers to the questions we hear most — about cost, insurance and Medicare, the technology, and living well with a prosthesis. Written by the Quantum care team.
Above-knee (transfemoral) amputation: recovery & your prosthesis
Why replacing the knee changes everything — sockets, knee units, stability training, and the road back to walking.
Read →TechnologyMicroprocessor knees: how they work and who they're for
Real-time sensors for stability, stumble recovery, and easier stairs — what MPKs do and who benefits.
Read →TechnologyProsthetic feet & ankles: from basic to microprocessor
SACH to carbon-fiber to hydraulic and microprocessor ankles — the spectrum, and how the right one is matched to you.
Read →Neuro orthoticsMyoPro: a powered arm brace for a weakened arm
When the arm is present but too weak to move — how a myoelectric orthosis reads your signals and helps it work again.
Read →Neuro orthoticsC-Brace: a microprocessor leg brace for weakness & paralysis
Beyond the locked-knee brace — how a sensor-driven KAFO restores a natural, dynamic gait.
Read →Upper limbTargeted muscle reinnervation (TMR): a patient guide
How rerouting nerves improves myoelectric control and eases nerve pain — and who may be a candidate.
Read →RecoveryPhantom limb pain and nerve pain after amputation
Why it happens, the difference between sensation and pain, and the approaches that bring relief.
Read →RecoveryWound care after amputation: a healing guide
Caring for the incision, controlling swelling, spotting infection, and getting ready for a prosthesis.
Read →RecoveryFrom amputation to walking: a realistic timeline
The stages from surgery to a definitive prosthesis — healing, temporary limb, training, and what sets the pace.
Read →SupportCoping with limb loss: the emotional side of recovery
Grief, adjustment, support, and confidence — a compassionate look at the part of recovery that isn't physical.
Read →Lower limbBelow-knee (transtibial) amputation: recovery & your prosthesis
Why keeping the knee matters, how the prosthesis works, and the road back to comfortable walking.
Read →Lower limbPartial foot amputation: prosthetic solutions
Why a small loss changes everything about your stride — and the fillers, sockets, and AFOs that restore it.
Read →Upper limbPartial hand amputation: prosthetic options
From lifelike passive fingers to powered digits — how modern prosthetics restore grip after hand or finger loss.
Read →Living with a prosthesisCommon prosthetic problems — and how to solve them
Loose or tight sockets, skin irritation, sweat, and pain — what causes them and the usually-simple fixes.
Read →Living with a prosthesisCaring for your prosthetic liner & socket
A simple daily and weekly routine that protects your skin, your fit, and the life of your device.
Read →Technology3D-printed prosthetics & custom sockets
How digital scanning and printing produce faster, lighter, finely-tuned sockets — and where traditional craft still leads.
Read →Advanced optionsOsseointegration: a prosthesis without a socket
Anchoring a prosthesis directly to the bone — how it works, the benefits and trade-offs, and who it may suit.
Read →Upper limbHow a myoelectric arm prosthesis works
EMG control, multi-grip hands, candidacy, and what fitting and training really involve.
Read →Neuro & strokeDrop foot after stroke: how AFO braces help
What foot drop is, how an ankle-foot orthosis helps, and the brace types clinicians weigh.
Read →PediatricPediatric prosthetics & orthotics: a parent’s guide
How children’s needs differ, when to start, planning for growth, and staying active.
Read →Cost & insuranceHow much does a prosthetic leg cost?
Real 2026 ranges, what drives the price, and how insurance changes your out-of-pocket.
Read →Cost & insuranceDoes Medicare cover prosthetics?
Yes — here is how the 80/20 split, the 2026 deductible, prior authorization, and appeals work.
Read →Cost & insuranceUnderstanding Medicare K-levels
How K0–K4 classification decides which prosthetic components Medicare will cover.
Read →Getting startedNew amputee guide: the first year
Healing, shrinkers, your first socket, gait training, and realistic milestones.
Read →TechnologyC-Leg vs Genium
A clear comparison of two leading microprocessor knees — and how to choose.
Read →Living with a prosthesisHow long does a prosthetic leg last?
Usually 3–5 years — but the socket and components wear on different schedules.
Read →Living with a prosthesisCaring for your prosthesis & limb
Daily skin, liner, and sock habits that protect your fit and your skin.
Read →Questions about your own situation? A free consult is the fastest answer.
Every limb difference, insurance plan, and activity goal is different. Bring your current device for an honest second opinion, or start fresh with us — no referral needed to book a free consultation across our six clinics in Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada.