Your child's prosthetic leg:

What to expect when it comes to getting your child a prosthetic

Doctors must sometimes remove a leg or foot to treat cancer or accident. This surgery is called an amputation. After the surgery, your child can wear an artificial leg or foot, also called a prosthetic (pros-THET-ick) limb or a prosthesis (pros-THEE-sus).

At St. Jude, they know that having an amputation and getting a prosthetic limb is difficult for you and your child. Rehabilitation Services is here to help. Our St. Jude is to help your child live as fully and independently as possible.

To learn more about St Jude Children's Research Hospital support of Children amputation and how you can help make a difference to help with a donation.

https://www.stjude.org/treatment/patient-resources/caregiver-resources/patient-family-education-sheets/rehabilitation/your-childs-prosthetic-leg.html

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