The prosthetic treatment of lower limb deficiency.
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چکیده
The prosthesis required for a child with a transverse deficiency whilst a simple version of that appropriate for the adult follows the same principles. The child with a longitudinal deficiency may require an extension, or orthoprosthesis and this may be combined with surgical reconstruction. The principles, technique of measurement and fabrication methods using both traditional and modern composites are described.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Prosthetics and orthotics international
دوره 15 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991