SUMMARYProstheses are intended to restore the normal functions of the missing body part.[4] Amputee rehabilitation is primarily coordinated by a physiatrist as part of an inter-disciplinary team consisting of physiatrists, prosthetists, nurses, physical therapists,...
Lower Extremity Prosthetics
Introduction to Lower Limb Prosthetic
It can be a difficult adjustment when you've lost a Introduction to Lower Limb Prosthetic or have had a major lower limb amputation, whether due to injury, disease, or congenital defects. You may feel like you've lost part of your identity and may be facing a long...
Foot/Partial Foot/Toe Prosthesis
Every part of the body is important, and the foot is no exception. The foot supports the entire weight of the body and helps us to walk, run, and jump. It is made up of bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that work together to provide strength and movement....
Runners With Prosthetic Legs Who Went to the Olympics
Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius is not just inspirational. He's an absolute legend. Here is his story.