Custom above-knee prostheses for amputation above the knee: from your first assessment and test socket to gait training and ongoing aftercare.
An above-knee (transfemoral) prosthesis is the prosthetic leg needed by anyone who has had an amputation above the knee or was born without the lower part of the leg. Because it also has to replace the knee, it is one of the most demanding devices in prosthetics. At Hlamidis Orthopaedic Center we have been designing, making and fitting prosthetic legs in Thessaloniki since 1952, using components from Ottobock, Össur and Endolite.
Whether you call it a prosthetic leg, an artificial leg or a “false leg”, the goal is the same: a limb that fits properly, keeps you stable and lets you get back to your activities.
Modern technology helps a great deal with walking, but our experience shows that the most important part of any prosthesis is the socket. An advanced knee will not perform if the socket does not fit properly, which is why the socket is always the responsibility of the certified prosthetist-orthotist.
There is no single “best” prosthetic leg for everyone. The choice is made together with your treating physician and depends on:
In the first weeks the residual limb is usually swollen. We can supply special graduated compression socks that help shape it, so that the prosthesis fits better later on. You will find detailed steps in our guide after amputation.
Our prosthetist gets to know you, assesses your strength and mobility and discusses your everyday needs with you. This is the moment to talk openly about your expectations and concerns.
Once the residual limb has healed sufficiently, we take measurements and a cast and make the temporary prosthesis. During the first months the necessary adjustments are made so that we achieve a good fit before the definitive socket, which is custom-made from materials suited to you. We also show you how to put on and look after your prosthesis.
Your doctor, our prosthetist and your physiotherapist help you use the prosthesis in everyday life: walking on the flat, uphill and downhill, on stairs and, when you are ready, more demanding activities. Our premises include a dedicated area for learning to use a prosthetic limb. Our guide to your first prosthesis also covers the early stages of getting moving again.
As your residual limb changes, we make adjustments, replace the socket when needed or upgrade components as your activity increases. We recommend a check-up at least every six months.
For those who want to run, we offer sports prosthetic legs with Össur’s Cheetah foot and a special Nike sole. And if you would like your prosthesis to reflect your style, take a look at our 3D-printed UNYQ prosthetic covers.
The cost of an above-knee prosthesis varies greatly from person to person, because it depends mainly on the knee, the foot, the type of socket and the suspension system. That is why we do not give a “list price”: after your assessment we give you a written proposal itemised by component. Find out more in our article how much a prosthetic leg costs and what EOPYY covers.
Is it covered by EOPYY? Yes, for people insured in Greece. EOPYY (ΕΟΠΥΥ) is Greece’s national health insurance organisation, and we are a contracted provider. Prosthetic limbs are reimbursed on a prescription from a doctor of the relevant specialty, with a 25% co-payment by the insured person (Government Gazette (ΦΕΚ) B' 2106/2025, article 46). Reimbursement is per component, up to the maximum reimbursable price set in FEK B' 1079/2022, for example: carbon above-knee socket €1,150, hydraulic knee €2,026, high-dynamic foot €1,078, replaced every 5 years, and silicone liner €555 per year. If the prosthesis you choose costs more, you pay the difference. See our page on EOPYY reimbursement for prosthetic limbs for details. This information is correct as of the date of the last update.
If you are not insured in Greece, EOPYY reimbursement does not apply; you can pay privately, and any cover depends on your own insurer’s rules. Contact us and we will give you the information you need for your case.
Three generations of prosthetists and orthotists, since 1952, at Egnatia 101 in Thessaloniki. Ioannis Hlamidis trained at the Ottobock Academy, and our premises include workshops, a physiotherapy area and an area for learning to use prosthetic limbs. We look after patients from all over Greece. If your amputation is below rather than above the knee, see our below-knee prostheses; you will find all our options under lower limb prosthetics.
Book an assessment or call +30 2310 282 894.
There is no single price: the cost depends mainly on the knee (mechanical, hydraulic or microprocessor), the foot, the socket and the suspension system. After an assessment we give you a written proposal itemised by component, with a calculation of the EOPYY contribution if you are insured in Greece. Read also how much a prosthetic leg costs.
For people insured in Greece, EOPYY reimburses prosthesis components up to the maximum prices in FEK B' 1079/2022 (e.g. a hydraulic knee up to €2,026), with a 25% co-payment and a prescription from a doctor of the relevant specialty. Most components are replaced every 5 years. See our EOPYY reimbursement page or call us to check your own case.
The process usually starts several weeks after surgery, once the residual limb has healed sufficiently and the swelling has gone down. The timing varies from person to person and is decided together with your doctor. In the meantime, compression socks help shape the residual limb.
A mechanical knee works with fixed settings, whereas a microprocessor (“bionic”) knee has sensors that adjust the resistance with every step, which may help on stairs, slopes and uneven ground. It does not suit everyone; see our bionic knee comparison.
Many above-knee prosthesis users walk without a walking aid, but this depends on your general health, muscle strength, residual limb and gait training. With a good fit and physiotherapy, we set realistic goals together and adjust them as you progress, always in line with your treating physician’s instructions.
We recommend a check-up at least every six months, because the volume of the residual limb changes and the socket may need adjusting. The silicone liner wears out faster (EOPYY provides for replacement every year), while the other components are usually replaced every 5 years. Looking after your liner and prosthesis day to day also helps them last.
M.A.S. (Marlo Anatomical Socket) anatomical sockets for above-knee prostheses leave the buttock free, for more comfortable sitting, freedom of movement and a discreet look.
Modern below-knee prostheses with a custom-made socket, silicone liner and vacuum suspension systems for a secure fit all day long.
With knee disarticulation, the thigh bone is preserved in full. We design a socket that makes use of end-bearing on the residual limb for comfort when walking and sitting.
Book an assessment at Egnatia 101 or call +30 2310 282 894 to discuss your options, timescales and EOPYY reimbursement.
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