护理手册

Commonly Used Terminology

绑架
A movement which brings the limb closer to the midline of the body

内收
A movement which positions the limb further away from the body

对齐
The spatial relationship between the prosthetic socket and the prosthetic foot


Towards the front of the body

检查套接字
A temporary socket made of transparent plastic that is used by the prosthetist to diagnose the fit of the socket

挛缩
Tightening of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments that prevents normal movement of a joint

它美化 
The outer covering of a prosthesis, aesthetics

Definitive 假肢
A replacement for a missing limb after all post-surgical swelling has subsided

关节脱落
Amputation through a joint (i.e. 脚踝,膝盖,臀部)

穿上 and 脱
The process of putting on and taking off a prosthesis

背屈
Pointing the toe or foot upwards

水肿
Swelling of the tissues

外翻
向外转

骨骼外
A prosthesis that is hollow on the inside and has a rigid outer covering

扩展
A position of increasing the joint angle, straightening out

弯曲
A position of decreasing the joint angle, bending

步态训练
Learning, usually from a physical therapist, how to walk safely and properly with a prosthesis

Immediate Post Operative 假肢
An artificial limb that is applied in the operating room after the amputation has occurred

反演
向内转

横向
Away from the midline of the body, to the side

衬垫
A sleeve or covering of the residual limb that is used for suspension, cushioning and protection

内侧
Towards the midline of the body

Myodesis
A process during an amputation where the muscles are attached to bone

肌成形术
A process during an amputation where the muscles are attached to opposing muscles

神经瘤
A nerve ending that is cut during an amputation that can “ball up”. 神经瘤s are usually extremely sensitive and painful

Occupational Therapist
A person trained in gaining greater independence for patients through rehabilitation and relearning how to perform activities of daily living efficiently and safely

Occupational Therapy
Evaluation and training performed by a licensed occupational therapist which focuses on maximizing the activities of daily living

Pedorthotist
A trained healthcare practitioner who specialized in orthopedic footwear and foot orthoses

幻肢痛
Pain that appears to come from an area below where the amputation occurred

Phantom Limb Sensation
The feeling that an amputated limb is still attached to the body

跖屈
Pointing the toe or foot downwards

Physical Therapist
A person trained in the rehabilitation process of patients who have limited or lost functions of mobility

物理治疗
Evaluation and training performed by a licensed physical therapist which focuses on exercise, reducing pain and regaining mobility


Towards the back of the body

假肢
An artificial body part

假肢
The profession of evaluating, fabricating, fitting and adjusting an artificial limb

修复学家
A trained healthcare practitioner who evaluates, fabricates, fits and adjust prosthetic devices

桥塔
A structure that is used to connect the prosthetic socket to the prosthetic ankle/foot complex

残肢
The portion of a limb that remains after amputation

收缩机
A prosthetic sock created of elastic material that is used in reducing swelling of the residual limb

套接字
The part of the prosthesis that fits around and protects the residual limb; usually made of thermoplastic, 层压, or carbon composite material

袜子
A sock that is fabricated to fit the residual limb. It is used to manage the loss of volume in the residual limb throughout the day

声侧翼
The non-amputated or non-affected limb

•赛姆思
Amputation through the ankle joint that still maintains the fatty heel pad for cushioning

Temporary 假肢
A prosthesis that is fabricated soon after amputation. This prosthesis is used until post-surgical swelling has subsided.

施行
Amputation that occurs at a level above the knee joint but below the hip joint

Transtibial
Amputation that occurs at a level below the knee joint but above the ankle joint

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