1.Lower-Limb Prosthetic -Below-Knee Prostheses (Transtibial)
Designed for individuals with amputations below the knee joint, these prostheses aim to preserve natural knee function while restoring walking ability.
Components: Custom socket, suspension system, pylon, prosthetic foot
Benefits: Improved balance, energy efficiency, and mobility
Applications: Trauma, diabetic complications, vascular disease
Rehabilitation Focus: Weight-bearing tolerance, balance training, gait symmetry.
2.Lower-Limb Prosthetic -
Above-Knee Prostheses (Transfemoral)
For amputations above the knee joint, these prostheses replace both the knee and foot functions.
Components: Socket, mechanical or microprocessor-controlled knee, pylon, foot
Functional Goals: Stability, controlled knee flexion, safe ambulation
Challenges Addressed: Higher energy demands, balance, coordination
Training Emphasis: Knee control, stair navigation, uneven terrain walking.
3.Upper-Limb Prosthetic
Upper-limb prostheses are designed to restore hand and arm function, enabling patients to perform daily activities and vocational tasks.
Types: Passive, body-powered, myoelectric, and hybrid prostheses
Functional Goals: Grasping, lifting, fine motor control
Customization: Based on level of amputation, occupation, and lifestyle
Training: Functional use, muscle control (for myoelectric devices), task-specific activities.
4.Prosthetic Fitting and Alignment
Socket Fabrication: Custom-molded to ensure comfort, pressure distribution, and skin protection
Static Alignment: Ensures proper posture and balance when standing
Dynamic Alignment: Adjusted during walking to optimize gait efficiency and reduce strain
Ongoing Adjustments: Necessary due to limb volume changes and activity level variations.
