A low profile paediatric partial foot

Abstract

A low profile prosthesis was designed using a flexible liner in conjunction with a rigid shell, with a toe extension. Thus far, two paediatric patients have been fitted with the device, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. One patient is a five year old with a Lisfranc level amputation and the other, a sixteen year old with a Chopart level amputation. Both patients have successfully worn their prostheses, full time, for over two years. The prostheses these children have been wearing are comfortable, functional and cosmetic. The prostheses provide excellent suspension, a good weight-bearing surface and an anterior lever arm for push-off during late stance phase. © 1987, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.