Talk with your Prosthetist about your goals. Here are a few questions to prepare for those conversations:

Questions to Consider

1. Do you fall more than once a month, or fall for no apparent reason?
2. Are you uncomfortable walking in a crowd because you feel unstable?
3. Is it hard for you to speed up or slow down easily?
4. Do you have to spend a day off your prosthesis at least once a month?
5. Do you have a difficult time keeping up with your kids or grandkids?
6. Does your prosthesis seem to limit you from doing things you want to do?
7. Is it challenging for you to do things like get into your car or tie your shoes?

To try a Genium or C-Leg, you must:

• have an above-knee amputation
• currently wear or have the ability to wear a prosthesis, and
• qualify for prosthetic coverage (or have the ability to pay your prosthetist).

These knees are appropriate for those who have a potential or current “medium to high” activity level – your prosthetist can tell you more. Or, go to the Next Steps page for information on activity levels and what they mean.

You can expect to spend about 3 hours trying out the features of the C-Leg or Genium prosthetic system. The Prosthetist will help you switch out your current knee, and then have you walk in and around the clinic, trying out the various features. It’s also the perfect time to ask questions about cost, training, and how it fits your lifestyle.

Trying out the C-Leg or Genium takes place at your regular Prosthetist’s clinic. Feel free to bring friends or family for support.  Remember, there’s no pressure – it’s a free, no-obligation chance for you to find out if an Ottobock knee is right for you.

If you do not currently see a Prosthetist, please see our list of Qualified Prosthetists to find a Trained Prosthetist to work with you.  Or, just ask us to find one in your area.

There’s no blanket answer.  But, because C-Leg has been around since 1997 and has clinically proven benefits, it is included in many insurance plans. Work with your Prosthetist and the rest of your health care team to document your need. Take a look at this video to hear from people who successfully fought for coverage for Ottobock microprocessor knees.

Please fill out and submit the form to send us any questions about the Try Out or to receive more information. Or, if you’re ready, let us know – we’ll get to work scheduling a Try Out for you.

We know it’s not easy to make a change as important as a new prosthetic leg. You may be used to what you’re currently wearing. You may be concerned about insurance coverage for a microprocessor knee. You may worry about the time it will take to try a new knee.

The simple fact is, getting a C-Leg or Genium could transform the way you walk. Thousands of users of Ottobock microprocessor knees tell us they feel more secure and more confident, knowing they have the benefits of a C-Leg or Genium.

There’s no obligation. No contracts. No pressure.  Just a chance to try out the world’s most popular knees for yourself.

To schedule a Try Out, complete the form on the right and we’ll work with your Prosthetist to set up a convenient time for you to step out on a C-Leg or Genium.