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[Prosthetic management of amputees]
1Abteilung für Technische Orthopädie, Dysmelie und Rehabilitation, Orthop. Klinik, FU Berlin im Oskar-Helene-Heim.
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie. Supplement II, Verhandlungen Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Lower limb prosthetics rely on custom sockets and selected components. Optimal prosthetic function critically depends on the surgeon
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic biomechanics
- Prosthetic design and engineering
Context:
- Lower limb prosthetics involve custom-made sockets and individually selected components.
- Modern prosthetics utilize materials like wood, glass fiber, and reinforced resins for sockets.
- Component selection (hip, knee, ankle joints, prosthetic feet) is based on amputee activity levels.
Purpose:
- To highlight the critical role of the residual limb (stump) quality in prosthetic function.
- To emphasize that prosthetic componentry cannot compensate for a poorly formed stump.
Summary:
- Prosthetic sockets are custom-made using various materials, including modern flexible options.
- Orthopaedic industries supply diverse components tailored to amputee needs and activity levels.
- The surgeon's skill in creating the stump is paramount for successful prosthetic integration and function.
Impact:
- Underscores the importance of surgical technique in residual limb shaping for amputees.
- Informs prosthetic users and clinicians about the limitations of componentry in achieving optimal function.
- Suggests a focus on surgical outcomes for improving lower limb prosthetic effectiveness.
