Leg prosthesis In the area of the lower extremity, amputations from the hip joint (hip disarticulation) or in the case of amputations of the lower half of the body (hemicorporectomy) are particularly problematic after tumor diseases. The ability to walk after such operations can only be maintained in younger patients. For this purpose, it is … Leg prosthesis | Prosthetic fitting
Psychological problems after amputation Amputations in the arm region cause greater functional and psychological disorders than those in the lower extremity. It is also more difficult to provide an optimal prosthetic fitting, since the demands on mobility cannot be met by the prosthesis in the same way as those on stability. The more extensive the … Prosthetic fitting
What is a transtibial prosthesis? A transtibial prosthesis refers to an artificial lower leg that is inserted after the loss of the lower leg due to an accident or transtibial amputation. A transtibial prosthesis belongs to the so-called exoprostheses because it is attached outside the body (in contrast to endoprostheses, such as an artificial heart … Lower leg prosthesis
How is a transtibial prosthesis constructed? A transtibial prosthesis consists of several parts. The special construction is individually adapted to the patient and his needs. For example, people who only spend time indoors and cover short distances have different lower leg prostheses than a person who can move around indoors and outdoors without restriction. In … How is a transtibial prosthesis constructed? | Lower leg prosthesis
How do I put on a transtibial prosthesis correctly? In the course of the rehabilitation treatment, the patients learn how to handle their lower leg prosthesis and how to put the prosthesis on properly together with the responsible orthopaedic technician. In general, the correct fitting depends on the type of prosthesis. Especially prostheses with a … How do I put on a transtibial prosthesis correctly? | Lower leg prosthesis
