Prosthesis Types

• Types of prosthesis:

  • below knee prosthesis
  • above knee prosthesis
  • through knee prosthesis
• Types of feet:

  • rocker foot - old
  • artificial foot - more practical, can wear shoes, can be covered in stockings
• Below Knee Prosthesis:

  • amputated limb is covered in cling film, which is then covered in plaster of Paris to make a complete mold that is used as a liner
  • foot acts as a shock absorber and allows for plantarflexion
  • cuff to hold the prosthesis in place
  • metal pole to hold the weight
• Above Knee Prosthesis:

  • foot and metal pole are the same as the below knee prosthesis
  • has an automatic knee
  • has a TES belt that wraps around the waist to help lift the leg up
• Through Knee Prosthesis:

  • plaster of paris mold
  • automatic knee
  • held on by femoral condyles