Glossary

Above-Elbow

Above-Knee

Aids to Daily Living

Ankle-Foot Orthoses – braces (Short Leg Brace)

a form of CP, inability to perform coordinated muscular movements

diminishing of size and strength of muscles that are no longer used, as a result of nonuse, amputation, or paralysis.

A triplanar positioning of the prosthetic socket in relation to foot and knee.

AE – Above-Elbow
AK – Above-Knee
BE – Below-Elbow
BK – Below-Knee
HC – Hemi-Corprectomy
HD – Hip-Disarticulation
HP – Hemi-Pelvectomy
KD – Knee-Disarticulation
SD – Shoulder-Disarticulation
TK – Through Knee
WD – Wrist-Disarticulation

Limbs that were surgically removed due to disease or trauma.

Devices for specific functions (can be attachment to tools, sporting equipment, utensils, etc.) (bought or custom made)

walking, human gait

A medical term for congenital absence of a limb or partial absence of limbs.

The loss or absence of all or part of a limb.

Devices that assist in function, performance, daily living or mobility,specially designed devices.

Type of crutch that fits up under the armpit of the user. Sometimes called the “underarm” crutch.