A lower-limb amputation is the removal of part of the foot or leg. It may result from an injury, poor circulation, complications of diabetes, infection or a tumour.

Losing part of a leg can change the ordinary moments of life: walking across a room, going to work or joining the people you love.

An artificial leg, also called a prosthetic leg, may help you take steps towards doing those things again. At Ludada and Associates Orthopaedic Services (LAOS), we look beyond the amputation to understand the person, the life you want to live and what matters most to you.

No two journeys are the same. Your story helps us understand how best to support you, which is why we begin with an individual consultation.

We assess your residual limb, health and mobility, listen to your goals, and talk openly about affordability and possible funding options. If you already use an artificial leg, we want to know what helps you and what holds you back.

Together, we can plan a way forward. We can recommend a suitable design and provide a quotation after the assessment. The initial consultation fee is R500.