Chandrasekaran Kuppusamy

By P. Senthil Selvam, M. Sandhiya, K. Chandrasekaran, D. Hepzibah Rubella and S. Karthikeyan

The Chapter will include a brief note on Amputation, Particularly Lower Limb Amputation (LLA), Levels and Causes of LLA. Importance of Prosthetics for LLA are explained in detail. The types of Prosthesis, Application (Donning & Doffing) of prosthesis are included in this chapter. Diagrammatic representation of the prosthesis are added too. Bio mechanical component is explained in detail within this chapter. The advantages and disadvantages of each and every Lower limb Prosthesis are clearly mentioned. Moreover, the Gait analysis & Training after the application of prosthesis are discussed. The reader will get a complete picture of Prosthetics for Lower limb Amputation by going through this chapter for lower limb prosthesis.

Part of the book: Prosthetics and Orthotics

By Chandrasekaran Kuppusamy, Senthil Selvam Pannir Selvam, Sandhiya Manohar, Madhumathi Kuppuraj, Sharmila Subramani, Karthikeyan Shanmugam, Jayaseelan Vijayalakshmi Kunaseelan and Manjula Subramanian

The ankle and foot complex plays on important role in gait and weight bearing of the body weight. The deformity of the ankle and foot affects and alters the biomechanics of the body and normal gait pattern, and this consequently affects the other parts and joints of the lower limb and also trunk.

Part of the book: Foot and Ankle Disorders