Introduction to Below Knee Prosthetics An amputation, especially at any level below the knee, does not usually present a particularly disabling condition. With the use of modern prostheses and treatment methods, below knee amputees who are free from complicating medical problems can do most of the things they could do prior to amputation.
The town of Blackstone is located in the heart of southside Virginia. We offer an abundance of restaurants and an active downtown district with unique shops. We welcome you to enjoy the best Blackstone has to offer for yourself. We are located just 35 miles southwest of Petersburg and 50 miles south of Richmond.
Blackstoneâs rich history dates back to the late 18th century. Some of the communityâs earliest buildings, such as the Schwartz Tavern, are still intact. The district also includes many commercial buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and historic residential neighborhoods. The community of Blackstone began as a simple crossroads settlement in 1788.