Congenital prosthesis
Sunny Hills Admin
Description
Collection
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
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 8, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/254537.
