A Primer on Limb Prosthetics

The purpose of this book is to provide entry-level prosthetists, physical therapists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and others with a basic knowledge of the current state of the art in providing amputees with artificial limbs. The field of prosthetics, like other technical fields, changes through the years, sometimes rapidly, but usually gradually. The information in this text is as current as possible. Major topics include the amputee; lower-limb prostheses; prostheses for partial foot, tr