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.
As the home of the Virginia National Guard and one of the largest military installations on the east coast, Fort Pickett is a key post for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. With the Blackstone Air Field, many supplies and equipment are shipped directly to Fort Pickett, and itâs also a very air mobile installation.