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Glossary of Terms

We understand that it can be overwhelming or confusing to tackle something new, especially when it comes to your body and health. To make your time with us easier, we have compiled a list of terms we commonly use in the orthotics and prosthetics world. We hope that this will be helpful to you as you embark on this challenge.

If at any time you have questions about terminology or your treatment plan, please don’t hesitate to ask us.

Amputation

The surgical removal of all or part of a limb due to disease or injury

AE Amputee

Above-elbow, or transhumeral, amputee

AK Amputee

Above-knee, or transfemoral, amputee

BE Amputee

Below-elbow, or transradial, amputee

BK Amputee

Below-knee, or transtibial, amputee

Bilateral Limb

Loss involving two limbs.

Body image

Awareness and perception of one’s body related to both appearance and function

Chopart

Also known as a partial foot amputation

Congenital Limb Deficiency

An absent, shortened or abnormal limb present at birth

Disarticulation

Amputation through the joint – i.e., hip, wrist, shoulder, knee, etc.

Extremity

Relating to arm or leg

Gait

Referring to the manner or style of walking.

Hip Disarticulation

Amputation of entire lower limb at hip level, or ischial tuberosity, also called the ischial bone or ischium; located in the pelvis and used for weight-bearing

Lower extremity (LE)

Relating to the leg

Myoelectric

Type of upper extremity prosthesis that uses biofeedback to control the function

Orthosis/ Orthotic

A brace/device that is used to straighten and provide support to a limb or the spine (plural: orthoses)

Orthotist

One who fits braces and devices designed to straighten or support extremities/spine.

Partial Foot

Amputation through any part of the foot leaving the ankle intact.

PFFD Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency

Shortened femur bone

Preprioception

A sense of the location/orientation of one’s limb in space.

Prosthesis/ Prosthetic

An artificial replacement for a body part (plural: prostheses)

Prosthetist

One who fits and makes prostheses.

Quadrilateral

Limb loss involving four limbs

Residual Limb

Description of remaining limb from joint to amputation site

Socket

Part of the prosthesis that encapsulates the residual limb

Symes

Amputation through the ankle

Transpelvic

Amputation of entire lower limb, plus a portion of the pelvic bone; may also be referred to as a hemipelvectomy

Trilateral

Limb loss involving three limbs

Upper extremity (UE)

Relating to the arm

opSolutions will schedule routine follow-up visits . If you need immediate assistance we can be reached 24×7 at 210-614-5500

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