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 →Neuro orthoticsC-Brace vs. Agilik vs. NEURO HiTRONIC: comparing advanced KAFOs
Three advanced KAFO technologies (stabilize, control, or actively assist) and how to tell which category your leg needs.
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.