joints for Van Ness Rotationplasty prosthesis
C McConnell
Description
Collection
Title:
joints for Van Ness Rotationplasty prosthesis
Creator:
C McConnell
Date:
6/12/2007
Text:
Dear List:
I have a new client who is an active 12 year old boy, 95 pounds, with a Van Ness rotationplasty.
Interestingly, the client's current prosthesis was fabricated with polycentric knee joints. Can anyone offer an explanation for why this would be so?
What joints are commonly being used for a Van Ness prosthesis? I am thinking of using medium duty single axis joints aligned perpendicular to the line of progression.
Any suggestions regarding componentry and alignment would be greatly appreciated.
Responses will be posted.
Thank you,
C McConnell C.P.(c)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
I have a new client who is an active 12 year old boy, 95 pounds, with a Van Ness rotationplasty.
Interestingly, the client's current prosthesis was fabricated with polycentric knee joints. Can anyone offer an explanation for why this would be so?
What joints are commonly being used for a Van Ness prosthesis? I am thinking of using medium duty single axis joints aligned perpendicular to the line of progression.
Any suggestions regarding componentry and alignment would be greatly appreciated.
Responses will be posted.
Thank you,
C McConnell C.P.(c)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Citation
C McConnell, “joints for Van Ness Rotationplasty prosthesis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/228309.
