Congenital prosthesis

Sunny Hills Admin

Description

Title:

Congenital prosthesis

Creator:

Sunny Hills Admin

Date:

2/13/2017

Text:

Hi Listmembers,

The question arose in our office regarding criteria to determine when to
proceed with an extension prosthesis as opposed with continuing with a
sole and heel shoe lift for a child who has congenital shortening of a leg.
There comes a point where the shoe lift required is approaching 4-5 inches,
but at the risk of becoming cumbersome or turning that ankle. Is there a
criteria for how much of a lift is too much? What have you found to be an
effective strategy?

 

Thank you! Randy McFarland, CPO


                          

Citation

Sunny Hills Admin, “Congenital prosthesis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/242752.