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An amputation between the knee and ankle joints transecting the tibia, or shinbone, is referred to as a transtibial amputation. In this situation, the patient may retain volitional control over the knee joint. The cause of amputation may dictate the length of the residual limb and the corresponding level of control of the prosthesis.
A Symes amputation is an amputation in the foot at the heel that allows for the leg to bear weight. A unilateral amputation is a single amputation that effects only one side of the body. A wrist disarticulation, also called WD, is an amputation of the hand at the wrist. [8] There are also a number of terms that describe the type of amputation.
People in this class can use standard starting blocks because their amputation generally allows for the use of a standard starting position. [3] Use of a specially made carbon fibre running prosthetic leg assists runners in this class in lowering their heart rate compared to using a prosthetic not designed for running. [ 4 ]
amputation of the lower limb distal to the ankle joint ankle disarticulation amputation of the lower limb at the ankle joint trans-tibial amputation amputation of the lower limb between the knee joint and the ankle joint, commonly referred to as a below-knee amputation knee disarticulation amputation of the lower limb at the knee joint
The nature of a person's amputations in this class can effect their physiology and sports performance. [1] [10] [11] Because of the potential for balance issues related to having an amputation, during weight training, amputees are encouraged to use a spotter when lifting more than 15 pounds (6.8 kg). [1]
Type of amputation for an A9 classified sportsperson. Members of the ISOD A9 class compete in T42, T43, T44, F42, F43, F44, F56, F57, and F58. [5] [6] The shank length of people in this class can differ dramatically, and is not uniform across the class. [15] The nature of an A9 athlete's amputations can effect their physiology and sports ...
Lower limb amputations effect a person's energy cost for being mobile. To keep their oxygen consumption rate similar to people without lower limb amputations, they need to walk slower. [16] People in this class use around 7% more oxygen to walk or run the same distance as someone without a lower limb amputation. [16]
Transradial (below the elbow amputation) and transtibial prostheses (below the knee amputation) typically cost between US $6,000 and $8,000, while transfemoral (above the knee amputation) and transhumeral prosthetics (above the elbow amputation) cost approximately twice as much with a range of $10,000 to $15,000 and can sometimes reach costs of ...