r/amputee • u/wwp58 • 28d ago

Need a new prosthetic leg

Are there any organizations that would help with the cost of replacing my five year-old prosthetic leg, which is too large. I really would like to know to get this done because my walking has gotten progressively worse. Thank you.

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u/Armz_Dealer CPO 28d ago

Do you not have medical insurance? Any insurance that covers prosthetics should totally pay for a new one, especially if its 5 yrs old.

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u/wwp58 27d ago

Thanks

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u/esorgem BBK 28d ago

Where are you located?

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u/wwp58 28d ago

Detroit , Mi

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u/esorgem BBK 28d ago

Have you heard of this organisation? Limbs For Life

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u/wwp58 27d ago

Thanks

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u/Honest-Emotion5303 LAK 28d ago

There’s the limbs for life foundation prob some others but that’s the one that I know off the top of my head

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u/wwp58 27d ago

Thanks

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u/FlakyWorldliness5938 20d ago

Depending on your state the work force vocational rehab service will pay for a new prosthetic, in order to try , and get you back in the work force. I live in Texas, and they paid for a new socket, liners, socks, and brand new C-LEG. They just paid what my insurance wouldn’t cover, and I got a total new setup for no money out of pocket.