PROSTHESES

In medicine, a prosthesis (plural: prostheses; from Ancient Greek prĂ³sthesis, "addition, application, attachment". is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. Prosthetic amputee rehabilitation is primarily coordinated by a prosthetist and an inter-disciplinary team of health care professionals including psychiatrists, surgeons, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. 

Upper Limb Prostheses.


  • Partial Finger Prostheses.

  • TR - Trans Radial Prostheses. (Below Elbow )

  • WD - Wrist Disarticulation Prostheses.

  • ED - Elbow Disarticulation. 

  • TH - Trans Humeral Prostheses. (Above elbow)

  • SD - Shoulder Disarticulation Prostheses.

  • FQ - Fore Quarter Prostheses.

Lower Limb Prostheses.


  • Partial Foot Prostheses.

  • TT - Trans Tibial Prostheses.

  • KD - Knee Disarticulation Prostheses.

  • TF - Trans Femoral Prostheses.

  • HD - Hip Disarticulation Prostheses.Lower Limb - Prosthetic Socket types.