Below Knee Prosthesis in India

A below knee prosthesis in India is an artificial lower leg fitted after a below-knee amputation, designed so you can stand, balance, and walk again. Coordinated through EDFC with prosthetists, it is shaped to your residual limb and paired with rehabilitation so you can use it confidently.

What is a below knee prosthesis?

A below knee (transtibial) prosthesis replaces the foot and lower leg after a below-knee amputation. It typically has a socket that fits over your residual limb, a connecting section, and a prosthetic foot. Because the knee is preserved, many people learn to walk well with a below-knee prosthesis, often returning to much of their normal activity.

A good outcome depends on a comfortable, well-made socket and the right rehabilitation. The prosthesis is fitted by a prosthetist; EDFC coordinates the timing, fitting, and the gait training that follows, continuing care after any amputation. This is overseen by Dr. Ashutosh Shah's team at EDFC  India's first chain dedicated to foot care  in Surat (Gujarat) and Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh).

Who is it for?

• People who have had a below-knee amputation
• Those whose residual limb has healed and is ready for fitting
• Anyone wanting to return to standing and walking
• Patients ready to commit to rehabilitation alongside the prosthesis

When fitting happens: a prosthesis is fitted once the residual limb has healed and settled, often after an initial period of shaping and strengthening. Your team advises the right time.

The prosthesis journey

• Limb preparation — the residual limb is allowed to heal and shape.
• Assessment & casting — the prosthetist measures and molds for the socket.
• Fitting — the socket and prosthetic foot are fitted and aligned.
• Adjustment — fine-tuning for comfort and a secure fit.
• Gait training — learning to balance and walk with the prosthesis.
• Review — ongoing checks as your limb and needs change.

Why choose EDFC in India

• Continuous care — the same team from surgery to walking again.
• Dedicated foot care — India's first chain built only for foot and ulcer care.
• Coordinated fitting — prosthesis arranged with experienced prosthetists.
• Two branches — Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Content on this page is medically reviewed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah. Pair your prosthesis with rehabilitation, or book a visit.