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Stubby prostheses : an alternative to conventional prosthetic devices
WAINAPEL SF; MARCH H; STEVE L
ARCH PHYS MED REHABIL , 1985, vol. 66, n° 4, p. 264-266 Doc n°: 21030 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DE1 - MEMBRE INFERIEUR DANS SON ENSEMBLE, EC16 -PROTHESE DE MEMBRE INFERIEUR
Article consultable sur : http://www.archives-pmr.org
Stubby prostheses offer potential advantages over conventional prosthetic devices in terms of safety, stability and energy efficiency. Although cosmesis is compromised in the process, these short nonarticulated pylon prostheses may be a viable option to consider in bilateral A-K or knee disarticulation amputee patients under the following circumstances : 1. As a training tool to determine whether progression to full-length articulated devices is feasible ; 2. As permanent prostheses for the patient whose primary need for ambulation is whithin his own home ; 3. For the elderly bilateral amputee in whom ambulation is feasible but safety and energy efficiency are of particular importance ; and 4. As a definitive device in the patient who expresses a preference for them Two patients who have become successful users of stubby prostheses are presented to illustrate these points. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 1985001868 |
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