Overview of Lower Limb Prostheses

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Learning Objectives
Recall common terms associated with prosthetics
Identify and describe levels of amputation of the lower limbs
Discuss a generalized timeline for the rehabilitation of an individual after a lower limb amputation
Identify typical components used in the fabrication of a lower limb prosthesis, such as the various kinds of interfaces, transtibial and transfemoral sockets, types of suspension, and categories of feet and knees
Interpret and discuss hypothetical patient profiles indicating the need for a lower limb prosthesis