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Leg prostheses

At Protec, we fit your prosthesis using Direct Socket, which allows you to walk out the door with a new prosthetic leg that fits you perfectly within four hours. Getting help quickly and receiving personal attention are essential to us, so that you can walk as comfortably as possible. We are ready to guide you toward a pain-free and energy-efficient way of walking.

A prosthesis, tailored to you

In a personal conversation, we will review your situation. What does your life look like and what would you like to be able to do with the prosthetic leg? We will work together to find the most suitable prosthesis. We provide prosthetic legs in various types and sizes, from mechanical systems to electronic knees, such as the C-leg and the Rheo knee.

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'After years, I can finally walk again'

Carla - double leg prosthesis user

'I feel like a person here, not just a number'

David - leg prosthesis user

'A whole new world opened up for me at Protec!'

Robin - double leg prosthesis user

A leg prosthesis from Protec

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Fitting a leg prosthesis

We fit your prosthesis using Direct Socket, whereby the prosthetic socket is directly molded to your residual limb. Thanks to this innovative fitting method, the prosthesis fits perfectly around your stump and you’ll have a new prosthesis within a few hours.

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Gait analysis

In our gait lab, we analyze your walking pattern. We do this by using a force plate and video footage. This allows us to see if any adjustments are needed to the prosthesis and provide you with advice on how to improve your walking pattern.

How does it work?

Movement training

We believe it’s important that you can walk with full confidence and get the most out of your prosthesis. Our movement coach provides movement advice and walking training. He has been training prosthesis users in walking with their daily prostheses for many years.

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Aftercare

Our service doesn’t stop after the delivery of the prosthesis. We are happy to resolve any issues with your prosthesis as quickly as possible so that you can continue to do the things you do every day.

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Maintenance

Of course, you want to prevent unpleasant smells and infections on your residual limb skin. Proper maintenance of your prostheses, liners and stump socks is therefore important.

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Sports with a prosthesis

We understand that you want to stay active. We are happy to work with you on this. We provide sports prostheses for various sports and you can rent sport blades from us.

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Types of prosthetic legs

If you have an amputation or reduction defect below the knee, you qualify for a below-knee prosthesis. This typically consists of a socket, pylon and prosthetic foot. For amputations or reduction defects above the knee, we refer to an above-knee prosthesis. In addition to a socket, pylon and prosthetic foot, this also includes a prosthetic knee. The choice between a mechanical or electronic prosthetic knee depends on various factors, such as the activities you engage in and your physical capabilities.

In all cases, we create the socket for your below-knee or above-knee prosthesis specifically tailored to you, ensuring it fits perfectly around your residual limb. We are happy to discuss the choice of prosthesis type with you during an appointment.

Reimbursement of your prosthetic leg

We have contracts with all health insurance providers. A prosthetic leg is reimbursed through the basic insurance. However, some types of prostheses, such as a sports prosthesis, are not covered under the standard reimbursement. In these cases, we can explore alternative ways to get it reimbursed. We are happy to discuss the possibilities with you.

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Personal stories

We are only happy, when you are

"Mr. Bakels wears two upper leg prostheses. He had two internal knee prostheses that were rejected by his body, requiring the amputation of both his legs. The doctor who treated him told him that at his age he would never be able to learn to walk again with prosthetic legs."

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"Renee had a moped accident at the age of 16 and has been wearing a leg prosthesis ever since. She has been a client at our Utrecht location for several years and first got to know Protec in Amsterdam: "What a special place! You absolutely don’t feel like a patient, because there is no medical atmosphere at all. The small-scale setting also creates a great feeling. Actually, it’s hard to explain—you have to experience it."

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"It’s really strange to be able to see everything from a different perspective. I’m at eye level with others again. I can definitely feel it in all my muscles that I’m moving in a different way. The people in the apartment complex where we live were astonished when they saw me walking with crutches down the hallway. And when I first went to see my grandchildren with my prosthesis, my grandson was shocked when I stood at the door."

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