NHS Microprocessor Knee funding for C-Leg 4 and Kenevo.
Trust, evolve and thrive with Ottobock.
Ottobock has been proudly providing the C-Leg 4 to medium - highly active individuals through the NHS since 2016. More recently less active individuals or those beginning their rehabilitation journey have been fitted with the Kenevo. Our signature Microprocessor Knee (MPK), C-Leg 4 offers lower limb amputees the technology and performance to live the life they want while the Kenevo aids amputees in improving their mobility and gaining independence. Keep reading to learn more about these solutions and the process of being fitted with an MPK through NHS funding.
C-Leg 4 - legacy lives on.
Microprocessor knees have been available to amputees via NHS England since 2016, meaning those who received early fittings may soon require re-fitting. Individuals fitted with a C-Leg can upgrade to the latest C-Leg 4 and experience the latest innovative features in the same C-Leg you know and love, while those fitted with other MPKs, now have the opportunity to trial our C-Leg 4 and join over 100,000 global users in experiencing the world’s most studied prosthetic device.
If you think your refitting period is approaching, we recommend contacting your prosthetist or local limb centre for more information.
Don't just take our word for it, take a look at what our users think...
“It's the most life-changing piece of equipment I've ever received!”
David
“C-Leg is a game changer for enabling you to do more and having confidence in the way you walk”
Darren
“C-Leg took my confidence from being very low, to very high. I class the C-leg as a real part of my body now. It literally does everything that it says it does.”
Stephen
“My C-Leg allowed me to return to university to complete my degree, and now work in my dream job, without which I am certain I would not have had the confidence in my ability to walk around.”
George
“C-Leg has revolutionised my world, I feel I have more energy, feel more stable and secure and the way I walk is much more fluid”
Lisa
“C-Leg gives me more independence without worrying about falling.”
Nicola
How do I apply for NHS Microprocessor Knee funding?
To qualify for an MPK, you must be able to meet specific indications. These include meeting at least one of the following: single above-knee amputation, hip disarticulation amputation, knee disarticulation amputation, double lower limb amputee with a least one above-knee amputation. You must also have the potential to walk with a mechanical knee at differing speeds as well as be able to overcome most environmental obstacles. Those with lower mobility can also access NHS funding when it is demonstrated that the use of an MPK can improve their mobility.
If you wish to be fitted with an NHS-funded MPK you first need to contact your local NHS Prosthetist or limb centre. Your centre’s multi-disciplinary team (MDT) which includes your Prosthetist, Consultant, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist, will assess your suitability for an MPK. They will consider factors such as your patient history, daily activities, needs, and challenges you face as an amputee or someone with limb difference.
Once your suitability has been established, a trial will be organised. Before this begins, if necessary, you may be fitted with a new socket. The trial will last four weeks, allowing you to take the prosthesis home and get the feel of what using a C-Leg or Kenevo in daily life is like. During the trial, you may need to attend some physiotherapy sessions, where you will be taught how to get the most out of your MPK. Your Physiotherapist will also set some outcome measures, and these will include information on your mobility and noticeable changes that have taken place as a result of wearing your C-Leg or Kenevo.
Upon successful completion of your trial and based on your care team’s recommendations, you will then be eligible to be fitted with an NHS-funded C-Leg or Kenevo. Once fitted, you should also expect some follow-up appointments as required.
Frequently asked questions about the NHS MPK Policy.
Why do more people choose C-Leg than any other microprocessor knee?
C-Leg has changed the lives of thousands of people just like you - and many of them have shared their stories with us. Discover how our technology has empowered them to achieve the life they want.
Sarah's C-Leg Story
