What are the types of partial foot prosthesis?

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There are six main types of partial foot amputations that can be helped through the use of partial foot prosthesis: Toe Amputation; Ray Amputation; Transmetatarsal; Lisfranc; Chopart; and Symes. Each type of amputation (respectivly) requires more of the foot to be lost.

What is a partial foot prosthesis?

A partial foot prosthesis helps distribute the weight-bearing forces comfortably on the remaining foot. Therefore, the higher the level of amputation the higher the prosthesis needs to be on the foot, ankle or leg.

What is half a foot amputation called?

Partial foot and foot amputations are often referred to by different names, such as transmetatarsal, Chopart, Lisfranc, Syme’s, and ankle disarticulation. These names refer to where the actual amputation occurs on the foot with some named for the surgeons who first performed them (Chopart, Lisfranc and Syme’s).

What are prosthetic and orthotic devices?

If you are new to these devices, there are some things that you should know, particularly surrounding the difference between the two. The major difference between orthotics and prosthetics is that while an orthotic device is used to enhance a person’s limb, a prosthetic device is used to replace a limb entirely.

What is foot prosthesis?

Prosthetic feet are designed to mimic a human foot at a specific activity level. For people who cannot walk, the function is largely cosmetic. For those who are most active, a prosthetic foot must mimic a normal foot during the act of walking.

What is a TMA procedure?

Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a surgery to remove part of your foot. You may need a TMA if you have poor blood flow to your foot or a severe infection. A toe amputation is a surgery to remove one or more toes.

What are some prosthetic devices?

Prosthetic devices also include things we don’t often think of as prosthetic but ones that technically are:

Eyeglasses.
Hearing aids.
Pacemakers.
Incontinence control devices.
Orthopedic shoes.
Braces.
Bone plates.
Arm slings.

What are the different types of prosthetic feet?

In terms of function, prosthetic feet can be categorized into the following groups:

Solid Ankle Cushioned Heel (SACH)
Elastic (flexible) Keel Foot.
Single-Axis Foot.
Multi-Axis Foot.
Dynamic-Response Foot.
Microprocessor Foot.