Precaution in partial foot prosthesis assembly

Recently MEDI-REHATEK answered some on-line questions from net friends, often encountered the questions of partial foot prosthesis from amputees with partial foot amputation.They have some doubts about the use of prosthesis effects.Here we tell you something about partial foot prosthesis that you need to attention.

Partial foot amputation will lead to damage the normal structure of ankle foot.Without normal joint structure and ligament muscles and other constraints that doesn’t maintain the normal functional position of ankle and foot.It will be prone to occurring two cases without taking any measures:

First, patient is particularly vulnerable to fatigue when walking, have the feeling of tiptoeing always. This is because support point of forefoot moves backwards after partial foot amputation.The foot is always in a drooping position, so the state will need to spend double walking physical strength.

Second, the cross section touches the ground,that causes pain. As there is no muscle, ligament protection, cross-section is not guaranteed in the non-force surface, is easy to direct contact with the ground or increase friction, that will produce pain.

So the assembly of partial foot prosthesis must take the full account of  human anatomical structure in the process of prosthetic design and cast.That will install a satisfactory prosthesis. Of course, there is another way to solve this problem, that is,go to hospital to have fusion surgery to fix entire ankle.Then amputee has the assembly of artificial limbs. 

However, this approach is to reduce the difficulty in prosthesis design and assembly.So amputees may also have to undergo an operation again.Amputees need to decide by themselves.

No matter which way the functional limitations of the ankle and foot is, the amputees can have a good rehabilitation effect after wearing artificial limbs.Moreover the material characteristics of the silicone foot prosthesis is good,which can well protect cross-section from external injury. It increases the comfort of wearing. 

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