>>20371745>>20374545I've seen a male dancer who wears one too.
Pylon legs, more commonly known as peg legs are extremely functional in AK amputees for many activities but come at the expense of an atypical gait and aesthetic.
The advantages to a peg leg are
>Virtually zero unsprung weightThe heaviest portion of a pylon leg is that of the socket, nearest the residual limb. Bringing the heaviest portion closer to the torso, as opposed to distributing weight throughout the artificial limb, reduces energy expenditure considerably compared to even high tech, but heavier prosthetics. Just think about the difference between having a band weight strapped around your ankle vs your thigh.
>reduced tripping hazard, ability to stop and pivot instantly The lack of a cosmetic foot, not only reduces unsprung weight, but virtually eliminates the patients potential to trip over their toes. The lack of a knee joint eliminates the potential for a misstep resulting in the knee giving out (result of catching the cosmetic toe). The small surface area of the traction cup or tip at the bottom of a pylon leg allows for the ability to instantly pivot on the affected leg as well as the ability stop or plant the affected limb in lateral, forward or reward movement.
