220,000 people in Germany live with a leg amputation. Around 20,000 amputations are carried out each year.
There are many varied reasons for leg amputations. They include vascular disease, results of injuries, malignant tumours, infections, congenital malformation and accidents. By far the majority (80 %) are attributable to circulatory disorders of the arteries. Concomitant disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure as well as factors such as nicotine use, overweight and age, also play a part.
medi prosthetic components help the individuals concerned to remain as mobile as possible and enjoy a definite improvement in their quality of life.
Leg prostheses