ANKLE DISARTICULATION/PROSTHESIS FOR SYM’S AMPUTATION
MAJOR CONSIDERATION Cosmesis –Depending on the width of the residual malleoli and the socket type used, obtaining acceptable cosmesis for the ankle disarticulation prosthesis can be challenging. The wall thickness of the socket itself and any additional interfaces augment the bulkiness of the prosthesis (Figure 2). This is especially noticeable at the distal aspect of […]
Partial Foot Amputation and Prosthetic Management/Silicon Prosthesis
A comfortable socket and a balanced foot are the twin objectives of all partial-foot prostheses. The design choice will depend on the level of amputation, the condition of the remaining soft tissues, and the ankle status. The use of above-ankle designs should be limited to patients who require assisted ankle function, who experience difficulties with […]
DOES A SOCKET MATERIAL AFFECTS THE EFFICIENCY AND COMFORT?
The material used in the fabrication of prosthetic sockets plays a key role in comfort and efficiency, two majorly used materials are polypropylene (plastic) and carbon fiber with lamination resin. While plastic socket is a low-cost affordable solution but it has less durability and the possibility of change in shape with time, can have adverse […]
How do I select the prosthetic foot?
A major part of your investment in a prosthesis is the prosthetic foot, there are many companies manufacturing prosthetic feet. It makes it even more complicated for the amputee to understand which foot will fulfill my major requirements, let us make it easier for you to understand, Major factors to play in the selection […]
How can I identify which gel liner is best for my condition?
Gel liners are basically divided into three major categories based on material used. Silicon liners – they are made up of medical grade silicon, and usually, come with a pin shuttle locking mechanism. Commonly prescribed for patients with no pain in the stump and old age patients because of the easy locking and unlocking […]
IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT PRESCRIPTION IN PROSTHETICS
Prescription of a prosthetic is a multidisciplinary process that includes at least the user, prosthetist, and physiotherapist. During the prescription process, the team decides on the type of device that should be fabricated, the socket design, the various types of components, and the choice of suspension. In Lower-limb amputees, comfort and mobility are the two […]
Preparing your stump/residual limb for prosthetic fitment
Skin Care Reducing the over-sensitivity of your stump skin after amputation:- Most of your skincare to make it friendly for a prosthesis starts immediately after the removal of sutures, most of you might feel hesitant to touch the skin by other people or feel some kind of phantom pain, in order to make it friendly […]
Importance of finding a right prosthetist
Role of a prosthetist ? Who’s a Prosthetist? The prosthetist is a clinician trained to fit prostheses (artificial limbs) to people who have had amputations. Prosthetists have to be creative and able to use many different approaches because no two amputees are alike. The relationship between a prosthetist and an amputee changes over time. The […]