How long will my child’s prosthesis last? When will they need a new prosthesis?

This is dependent on many things. How long the prosthesis will last depends on how quickly the child grows. In certain situations, the prosthesis can be adjusted to accommodate growth but this would be determined by your Prosthetist. If you notice that the prosthesis is difficult or tight to put on or have any skin irritations, these can be signs it is becoming outgrown. We will have regularly scheduled follow ups to monitor the fit of the prosthesis. At any time, questions can always be relayed to your Prosthetist in between visits.