Funktionale und ästhetische Aspekte in der individuellen silikonprothetischen Versorgung nach Amputationen im Fußbereich

Author： Schäfer M.

Publisher： Springer Publishing Company

ISSN： 1619-9987

Source： Fuß & Sprunggelenk, Vol.5, Iss.3, 2007-08, pp. : 200-211

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Abstract

The use of silicon as a material in the manufacture of individual foot prostheses has established itself in orthopedic technology during the past 10 to 15 years. The continuous development in material technology as well as the newly gained possibilities in the combination of various materials have created new opportunities for new specific and individual imbedding techniques of amputated feet stumps. The large scope of application and the resulting requirements for an adequate foundation for the amputation stump require at least the same amount of variety and individuality in prosthetic models. The following article is shows the possibilities and also the limits of care with silicon prosthetics. With regard to the respective amputation level of the foot stump as well as its quality, the individual care options as well as the constructive features are systematically shown using case studies. Please note that care with a silicon foot prostheses, often reduced due to the demands of cosmetic appearance, entails indispensable advantages versus traditional prosthetics under the assumption that a proper and correct indication has been made.