Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics (Part 1 of 2)

A 14-month-old female presents to clinic with her mother for prosthetic evaluation. She sustained a traumatic farm injury 4 months ago, resulting in a left lower-extremity amputation performed *through* the proximal tibial diaphysis at age 10 months. She is currently pulling to stand and cruising along furniture but is not yet walking independently. Her mother has questions regarding the timing of prosthetic fitting, the inclusion of an articulating knee in the prosthesis, and potential unique long-term stump complications.