Prosthetic Services Glossary

Acronym for Solid Ankle Cushion Heel foot; a non-articulating prosthetic foot design that simulates ankle motion through...

An upper-extremity amputation level achieved by disarticulation at the glenohumeral joint, removing the entire arm while...

A flexible, body-conforming sleeve placed directly over the residual limb to provide cushioning, improve socket fit, and...

The custom-fitted interface between a prosthetic device and the residual limb, designed to ensure secure and comfortable...

The positional relationship of prosthetic components to one another and to the body, established at the bench before any...

A knitted wool, cotton, or synthetic sock worn over the residual limb or liner to manage socket volume and maintain a se...

The mechanism by which a prosthetic limb is held securely to the residual limb during use.

A disarticulation at the ankle joint with retention of the heel fat pad, providing a weight-bearing residual limb.

A surgical procedure that redirects residual limb nerves to nearby muscles, creating additional electromyographic signal...

The functional end component of an upper-limb prosthesis, such as a prosthetic hand, hook, or specialised tool.

A socket design in which the entire residual limb surface bears weight uniformly, rather than loading only bony prominen...

Amputation performed above the knee, through the femur, removing the lower leg and knee joint.

The proximal edge of a transfemoral prosthetic socket, shaped to accommodate the residual limb's soft tissue and bony an...

An above-knee prosthetic device designed for individuals whose amputation occurs at the femoral level, replacing the lim...

The structural interface component of an above-knee prosthesis that directly encases and contacts the residual femoral l...

Amputation of the upper limb through the shaft of the humerus, resulting in a residual segment above the elbow joint.

A partial-foot amputation in which the transection is made through the metatarsal shafts, preserving the hindfoot and a...

An upper-limb amputation performed through or below the radius and ulna of the forearm, preserving the elbow joint.

An amputation performed through the tarsal bones of the foot, preserving the heel pad and a portion of the foot.

Describing an amputation or prosthetic fitting at a level below the knee, through the tibia.

Amputation performed below the knee, preserving the knee joint; the most common level of lower-limb amputation.

A below-knee prosthetic device designed for individuals whose amputation occurs through the tibia, replacing the limb fr...

The cut edge of a prosthetic socket that defines the proximal or distal extent of the socket wall, determining how much...

Acronym for Total Surface Bearing, a transtibial socket design in which weight is distributed evenly across the entire r...