Components of Prosthetic Lower Limbs for Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputations: General Prescription Recommendations and Literature Review
Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: The most common levels of amputation are transfemoral and transtibial. Although there are a variety of prosthetic components, prescription criteria are based on subjective experience of physiatrists. Professionals who work outside of large medical centres with less experience in the prescription of prosthetic limbs have difficulty in the choice of components which depend, in many cases, exclusively on the recommendations of manufacturers of the components. The aims of this article are to evaluate current evidence on the characteristics of lower limb prosthetic components (i.e. socket, liner, suspension mechanism, knee and feet) that could influence prescription for adult transfemoral and transtibial amputations and describe the authors principles of prescription. This search strategy found 1401 articles which were reviewed by independently by two different researchers, and 37 articles were included. The authors found who although there are well developed studies on the technological development of prosthetic components, clinical research is scarce. Clinical decisions on component prescription cannot be supported by evidence-based studies and depends upon clinical experience.
Source: Journal of Life Care Planning
DOI: 10.70385/001c.151567
Authors: Jean-Claude Fernandes, Marta Silva, Rui Santos
Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde de São José
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416837675
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