Glossary

Hemi-Corprectomy

Hip-Disarticulation

Hemi-Pelvectomy

Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis; device that encompasses the joints described

Either passive or active (terminal) device used to replace the hand.

loss of muscle tone, and consequently muscles may be stretched beyond their normal limits.

A prosthetic socket made of rigid materials.

Amputation of both hips, and lower spine, usually the lumbar spine.

one half of the pelvis including the extremity on that side (usually for cancer).