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Case Studies

Sian’s New Socket

Just because your socket is functional doesn’t mean it has to be unfashionable! Sian’s vision for a bespoke socket was brought to life by Blatchford Prosthetist Mark.

Jeanette Climbs The O2 Arena

After being fitted with a prosthetic limb with microprocessor-controlled knee, Jeanette achieved her goal and scaled The O2 in July this year.

Personal trainer, model and Mr England winner Jack Eyers was born with PFFD and chose elective amputation at age 16. He needed a prosthetic leg that can stand up to his lifestyle and so he chose Linx.

John’s Linx Story

John Evans lost his leg to bone cancer in 1974 and had been using the same "World War II" leg until he visited the Blatchford Clinic in 2017 to trial the Linx limb system. Since then, John hasn't looked back!

Lee’s EchelonVT Story

Lee shares his experience of EchelonVT and gives some insight on how his collaboration with Blatchford has given him the opportunity to give back to the world of prosthetics.

Grace’s Mini BladeXT Story

Grace, who was diagnosed with Meningococcal Septicaemia when she was 4, received two new Mini BladeXT feet from Blatchford and loves them!

Jamie’s BladeXT Story

Jamie became an amputee in September 2016 and received his BladeXT from the Blatchford Clinic in summer 2017 enabling him to run for the first time in 14 years!

Kian & Callum’s Story

Brothers Kian and Callum were born with a condition that affects the growth of their hands and feet. They received new silicone prosthetic feet from the Blatchford Clinic.

Pete’s Elite Blade Story

Pete Bowker became the first amputee to cross the Greenland Ice Cap unsupported and Blatchford was proud to sponsor him by providing an Elite Blade foot and new sockets.

Rob’s EchelonVT Story

Paracanoe Champion Rob Oliver shares his experience of EchelonVT in his training sessions, in particular the smooth and more natural movement.