AFFORDABLE FOOT PROSTHESIS MADE USING FIXIT SILICONE GIVING AMPUTEES A SECOND CHANCE USING PROSTHODONTICS LABORATORY TECHNIQUE
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.8, No. 01)Publication Date: 2020-01-15
Authors : Elizabeth K. Suja Joseph Aby Mathew T. Haby Mathew Somson Shoma Sasidharan; Veena Paul;
Page : 1191-1197
Keywords : Chopart Amputation Fixit;
Abstract
Affordable foot prosthesis is a major aid for financially unsoundamputees.A female patient with partial foot amputation at midtarsal joint with a history of road accident came for prosthetic rehabilitation of the limb.Fixit silicone was used for foot prosthesisfabrication.Despite not being medical graded silicone,patient is satisified with its limited function,biocompatibility and esthetics.Patient is reviewed after one month.
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