LE Amputation

Yo Yo Yo, come on OTs! Levels of amputation are as follows: Hemipelvectomy is the removal of the lower limb, including a portion of the pelvis, which is rare Above-the-knee amputation, or AKA, is the transfemoral amputation Below the knee or BKA is the transtibial amputation Syme's is below the ankle amputation Best stay on top of skin care, baby There are five parts to a prosthesis: The socket is directly connected to the residual limb The sock or gel liner, which helps with volume loss or gain of the residual limb The suspension system, which attaches the socket to the residual limb The pylon that attaches the socket to the terminal device The terminal device is the prosthetic foot We must think about our patients' mental health and help them participate in their occupations. Occupations all day!