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IDS ::: Prosthetics ::: Procedures - Fitting
Fitting and delivery.
At the fitting stage, the prosthetist ensures that the socket fits correctly. The lengths and alignment are checked and adjusted as required. At the delivery stage, all the manufacture will have been finished. The prosthetist ensures that the amputee understands how the prosthesis functions and that he or she is satisfied by the cosmetic finish.
N.B. primary (new) amputees will probably transfer into the care of physiotherapists or occupational therapists at the fitting or delivery stage.
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A body powered transradial prosthesis with split hook, at fitting stage. |
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A modular knee prosthesis at the fitting stage |
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Colour matching for a silicone prosthesis |
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Partial hand prosthesis at the fitting stage |
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An transhumeral prosthesis at the delivery stage. This prosthesis uses body power to control the elbow and myoelectric power to operate the hand. |
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An upper limb amputee checking the appearance of his new prosthesis in a mirror |
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Making adjustments, at the fitting stage. |
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