Hip disarticulation (HD) and Hemipelvectomy (HP) are the most proximal amputations of the lower extremity.

Socket-less Sockets™ redefine comfort and quality of life compared to rigid traditional hip disarticulation prosthetics. Discover comfort today!

Prosthetic use after hemipelvectomy improves balance and decreases the need for a gait aid. Using a prosthesis helps maintain muscle strength and tone, cardiovascular health, and …

In hip disarticulation amputation (HD), the entire lower limb is surgically removed through the hip joint, preserving the pelvis and ischium (the part of the hip bone you sit on). On the other hand, …

Learn what to expect before, during, and after a hemipelvectomy surgery, and discover which hemipelvectomy prosthesis is right for you following a hip and pelvic amputation.

Amputations at or just below the hip–described as hemipelvectomy, hip disarticulation, and transpelvic amputations–are most commonly caused by trauma, cancer, or severe infection.

The prosthetic components include a custom fabricated socket, a suspension system, a knee, and foot. Human Technologies practitioners will work with its hemipelvectomy and hip …