International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, New Delhi, India
Case Report
Efficacy of Stubbies in Initial Phase of Rehabilitation for A Woman with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputation-A Case Study
Author(s): Tapas Priyaranjan Behera*, Smita Jayavant and Abhishek Biswas
Background: Individuals with a Transfemoral Amputation (TFA) may encounter impediments in day to day life
because of decreased mobility. The utilization of “Stubby” prostheses in bilateral transfemoral amputees has been
pushed by several authors. The significant focal points of these prostheses are that they 1) Lower the Centre of
Gravity, decreasing the rate and reality of falls and 2) eliminate prosthetic knee joint, providing better control and
possible reducing the cardiovascular stress of ambulation 3) Cosmesis has been the significant hindrance.
Case description and method: The stubby prosthesis was designed on basis of patient’s condition and complaint.
Result: The prostheses provided optimal mediolateral stability, allowed easy balance, Prevented falling backward and
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DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.20.8.579