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Types of prosthesis funnels used after lower limb thigh amputation
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Abstract
For person with lower-limb amputation a prosthesis funnel is the most important element of each thigh prosthesis. While using the prosthesis, the stump inserted in the funnel is exposed to sores and wounds, and also to the feeling of pain and discomfort caused by constant pressure on one spot on the stump. The shape of the funnel determines the possibility of wearing the prosthesis, of gaining the efficient and aesthetic gait and the comfort of using it. In the paper the advantages and disadvantages of the prosthesis funnel were described: quadrangular, oval NML and MAS.
Abstract
For person with lower-limb amputation a prosthesis funnel is the most important element of each thigh prosthesis. While using the prosthesis, the stump inserted in the funnel is exposed to sores and wounds, and also to the feeling of pain and discomfort caused by constant pressure on one spot on the stump. The shape of the funnel determines the possibility of wearing the prosthesis, of gaining the efficient and aesthetic gait and the comfort of using it. In the paper the advantages and disadvantages of the prosthesis funnel were described: quadrangular, oval NML and MAS.
Keywords
thigh amputation, stump, prosthesis funnels
About this articleTitle
Types of prosthesis funnels used after lower limb thigh amputation
Journal
Chirurgia Polska (Polish Surgery)
Issue
Pages
66-71
Published online
2014-01-08
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2016
Article views/downloads
7556
DOI
10.5603/chp.36794
Bibliographic record
Chirurgia Polska 2013;15(1):66-71.
Keywords
thigh amputation
stump
prosthesis funnels
Authors
Małgorzata Paprocka-Borowicz
Żanna Fiodorenko-Dumas
