The Foundation's Prosthesis

       The Foundation’s type of prosthesis is endoskeletal.The socket is attached to an alignment unit and then to 
a plastic pylon, cover which a rigid foam, fashion in to a shape of a leg then laminated with polyester resin or 
a ready-made cosmatic cover  made of polyurethane(P.U.).This production method is fast and results in as strong 
and durable a prosthesis as the exoskeletal type. 

Prosthetic components of the Foundation's prosthesis

       The prosthesis is built on the same principles used in developed countries for endoskeletal prostheses, having 
the following  components :
Syme prosthesis
       for those whose amputation is at ankle level.
Socket - Plastic is used to cover the stump from knee to ankle joint.
Syme foot - This a special design called a syme foot.

Below-knee prosthesis

        for those whose amputation is below the knee, leaving their own normal knee.
Socket - total contact with stump, tendon weight- bearing, with ventilation for comfort and reduced risk of fungal infections. The rim of the socket encloses all the  knee so that straps are unnecessary               

Alignment unit - This makes it convenient  to adjust the position between the socket and foot.

Pylon - The socket and foot are joined together by the pylon

Prosthetic foot - This looks like a real foot. The heel is spongy and breaks the impact of heel-strike. It gives good push-off power, conserving energy and making it possible for amputees to walk farther without tiring.

Attachment to stump - No need for straps because the socket rim encloses all the knee joint.

 

    Cosmetic leg    

   Farmer  leg   

Activities of the Farmer leg

Knee disarticulation prosthesis
       for those whose amputation is through the knee joint. 
Socket - This an ischial containment socket. 
Prosthetic knee joint - This is an out side hinge joint type .
Pylon - This is a plastic rod.
Prosthetic foot - SACH (dynamic)
Above-knee prosthesis

       for those whose amputation is above knee level.
 Socket - This is an ischial containment socket (I.C.S.) which has complete contact with the greater trochanter, ischium and the whole stump. This give the patient a greater sensation of a real leg, have a good gait, and more confidence in walking. This is the type of socket popular in developed countries, for it requires knowledge, experience and skill to produce a socket. 

Weight bearing - Body weight  is received equally by every part of the socket, so that the amputee feels the prosthesis is nearly like a real leg, and he walks with a good and stable gait.   

Knee-shin assembly - A safe type is used which prevents easy falls and provides good stability.

Pylon - The knee-shin and foot are joined together by the plastic pylon.

Prosthetic foot - SACH  foot  which looks like a real foot. The heel is spongy and breaks the impact of heel-strike. It gives good push- off power, conserving energy and making it possible for amputees to walk farther without tiring.

Attachment to stump -  Suction valve and waist strap (Silesian band)                       

Hip disarticulation prosthesis

        for those whose amputation is at hip joint level. 
Socket - This is a plastic socket which encloses the   pelvis.  
Joint - There are  2  level
The hip level joint  ;  allows flexion and extension at the hip level for walking and sitting.
The knee joint ;   allows flexion and extension at the knee levelfor walking and sitting.
Pylon - This is a plastic shank.
Prosthetic foot - SACH (dynamic)