International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, New Delhi, India

Publications

• Case Report   
  Efficacy of Stubbies in Initial Phase of Rehabilitation for A Woman with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputation-A Case Study
  Author(s): Tapas Priyaranjan Behera*, Smita Jayavant and Abhishek Biswas
  
  Background: Individuals with a Transfemoral Amputation (TFA) may encounter impediments in day to day life because of decreased mobility. The utilization of “Stubby” prostheses in bilateral transfemoral amputees has been pushed by several authors. The significant focal points of these prostheses are that they 1) Lower the Centre of Gravity, decreasing the rate and reality of falls and 2) eliminate prosthetic knee joint, providing better control and possible reducing the cardiovascular stress of ambulation 3) Cosmesis has been the significant hindrance. Case description and method: The stubby prosthesis was designed on basis of patient’s condition and complaint. Result: The prostheses provided optimal mediolateral stability, allowed easy balance, Prevented falling backward and push-off w.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.20.8.579

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