Glossary

To move a limb away from the mid-line of the body
To move a limb towards the midline close of the body
The positioning of the prosthetic components, and socket for optimal function
The loss or absence of all or part of a limb
Loss of feeling or sensation in all or part of the body
Describing or relating to the front (ventral) portion of the limbs
The wasting away of tissues; the decrease in the size of a normally developed extremity or organ

A network of nerves, arising from the spine at the base of the neck that give rise to the nerves
supplying the arm, forearm, hand and parts of the shoulder girdle
A small fibrous tissue sac filled with fluid formed as a result of prolonged pressure or friction

A trial socket, often transparent, made to evaluate comfort and fit prior to final (definitive)
prosthesis design
A public or private client receiving treatment at TLCU
A fracture in which the bone is broken into more than two pieces. A crushing force is usually
responsible and there is often extensive injury to surrounding soft tissues
Condition present at birth, when all or part of a limb fails to develop normally
Tightness in muscles, tendons, or ligaments restricting the movement of a joint
The existing limb on the non-amputated side
A plastic foam or rubber material, laminate or stocking that gives a prosthetic device a more
natural appearance
A prosthesis that provides cosmetic replacement of a missing limb only, with little or no
functional use
A crackling sound or grating feeling produced by bone grating on bone or cartilage indicative
of osteoarthritis

A prosthesis which the prosthetist has nished adjusting to suit you. It has a cosmetic cover over the components
Situated away from the origin or median line of the body
Relating to or situated at or close to the back of the body or to the posterior part of an organ
A type of foot that has energy storing properties

Prosthetic feet with plastic springs or carbon bres designed to help move the prosthesis forward
The movement of a joint so that the bones comprising of the joint move away from each other, e.g. In knee extension, the tibia and femur move away from each other, increasing the angle
at the back of the knee
An external body part [the entire arm or leg] that projects from the body

The area of the distal femur where the bones expand to form part of the knee joint. used to suspend a supracondylar trans tibial socket

A long bone between the hip and the knee (thigh bone)
The bending of a joint so that the bones comprising of the joint move toward each other
eg. in hip flexion the femur and pelvis move closer together
Inflammation of hair follicles in the skin
A prosthesis that provides a functional replacement for a missing limb. This may also provide cosmetic restoration

The style or pattern of walking

A prosthetic socket made of rigid materials
The bone of the upper arm
A knee unit, which offers hydraulic control of knee action

Relating to the region or part of the body most distant to the midline of the body
A zone of tissue with impaired function as a result of damage by disease or wounding
The insert between the prosthesis and the residual limb

A lock that can be used to x a prosthetic knee joint in full extension when the client requires it
Relating to the region or part of the body closest to the midline of the body
An ankle joint that provides movement to mimic that occurring in the anatomical ankle joint during the gait cycle

The plastic surgery of muscle, in which part of a muscle is partly detached and used to repair tissue defects or deformities in the vicinity of the muscle
A battery powered hand that operates in response to signals picked up from sensors within the prosthetic socket from contracting muscles

The part of the limb remaining after amputation
An elastic wrap or compression sock worn on a residual limb to reduce swelling and shape the limb
Wool or cotton sock worn over the residual limb to provide a cushion between the skin and
socket interface

A prosthetic foot which has a soft heel to absorb the shock of placing the foot down and toes that bend
An elastic residual limb sock used to reduce oedema
Free swinging knee unit with a friction adjustment option
A means of suspending a prosthesis utilising a cylinder formed from an elasticated material
that grips around the socket and is pulled over the knee
The part of the prosthesis which the residual limb ts into
Inner socket liner of soft foam, rubber, leather, or silicone material, which cushions the residual limb
Friction device with an adjustable brake mechanism to add stability
An elastic knitted fabric used especially in making bandages, socks, etc.
An abnormal sac or closed tract lined with epithelium and lled with liquid or semi-solid matter
that lies beneath the epidermis
Provides suspension by means of negative pressure vacuum in a socket; achieved by forcing
air out of the socket through a one-way valve when donning and using the prosthesis
The proximal trimline on a transtibial socket are extended up around the knee to provide suspension around the femoral condyles and increase mediolateral stability about the knee
Refers to how the orthosis/prosthesis is held on; may include suction, a strap or belt, a wedge,
a neoprene gel sleeve or other methods

Total Elastic Suspension. A means of suspending a transfemoral prosthesis, comprising of an elasticated waist belt

The device that inserts into the wrist housing of a upper limb prosthesis. This may be a hand which can be functional or cosmetic or a functional device such as a split hook
The shin bone. The inner and larger bone of the lower leg
An above knee amputation dividing the thigh bone
A level of amputation above the elbow and below the shoulder joint
An amputation of bones of the foot e.g. toes
An amputation of bones of the hand e.g. fingers
A level of amputation dividing the forearm (radius)
Below knee amputation dividing the shin bone (tibia)
Situated at right angles to the long axis of the body