Photos of prosthetic legs
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Photos of prosthetic legs
Subject
prosthetic legs, artificial limbs, Prostheses Foundation, endoskeletal prostheses, exoskeletal prostheses
Description
There are five types of leg prostheses based on amputation level:
1. Syme prosthesis 2. Below knee prosthesis 3. Through knee prosthesis 4. Above knee prosthesis 5. Hip disarticulation prosthesis
There are two types of leg prostheses based on fabrication technique:
Exoskeletal or Crustacean - In this method a plastic socket is attached temporarily to a soft wood base which is attached to a prosthetic foot. After a trial of wearing and walking, when the amputee can do both comfortably, this is fashioned into a prosthesis and laminated with polyester resin. This type is durable but heavy and production is slow.
Endoskeletal
This is made by attaching the plastic socket to an alignment unit, and has an aluminum pylon which acts as the leg bone and is soldered to a prosthetic foot. After the amputee has tested it and is able to wear it comfortably and walk well, a foam rubber-shaped leg is then added and is ready to use. Endoskeletal prostheses can be made quickly and are lightweight. The disadvantages are that imported ones are expensive and the foam rubber is not durable.
1. Syme prosthesis 2. Below knee prosthesis 3. Through knee prosthesis 4. Above knee prosthesis 5. Hip disarticulation prosthesis
There are two types of leg prostheses based on fabrication technique:
Exoskeletal or Crustacean - In this method a plastic socket is attached temporarily to a soft wood base which is attached to a prosthetic foot. After a trial of wearing and walking, when the amputee can do both comfortably, this is fashioned into a prosthesis and laminated with polyester resin. This type is durable but heavy and production is slow.
Endoskeletal
This is made by attaching the plastic socket to an alignment unit, and has an aluminum pylon which acts as the leg bone and is soldered to a prosthetic foot. After the amputee has tested it and is able to wear it comfortably and walk well, a foam rubber-shaped leg is then added and is ready to use. Endoskeletal prostheses can be made quickly and are lightweight. The disadvantages are that imported ones are expensive and the foam rubber is not durable.
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"Photos of prosthetic legs ," in Magsaysay Awardees Digital Collection, Item #966, http://www.rmaf.org.ph/madc/items/show/966 (accessed February 4, 2012).
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