Average weight for the below knee prosthesis is 1-3/4 lbs.
Average weight for the above knee prosthesis is 4-3/4 lbs.
The most common complaint of amputees today is that their artificial limb is too heavy. In response, the research staff at Rothschild’s Orthopedic Appliances developed the Light-Pro prosthesis. Read FAQ: My prosthesis is too heavy!”
The Light-Pro prosthesis was completed in 1992 by Vernon Rothschild and research staff. Experiments with various types of lightweight plastics led to the product development.
Using technological advances of space-age plastics such as copolymers, our researchers met the challenge of fabricating prostheses that are considerably lighter, stronger and more durable than conventional artificial limbs. They developed a prosthesis made entirely of light-weight copolymer plastic and void of heavy wood, laminates, resins and metal components. The result was the Rothschild Orthopedic Light-Pro Total Thermoplastic Prosthesis.
The response from amputees to the Light-Pro was tremendous. Enthusiastic comments from satisfied clients include: “it feels like my real leg,” “the prosthesis keeps pace with me,” “I have a spring in my step.”
The Light-Pro prosthesis is 40-60% lighter than most conventionally made artificial limbs. The average weight for the below the knee prosthesis is 1 3/4 lbs. and about 4 3/4 for above the knee prosthesis.
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