BS ISO 8548-2-2020 Prosthetics and orthotics – Limb deficiencies Part 2: Method of describing lower limb amputation stumps

BS ISO 8548-2-2020 Prosthetics and orthotics – Limb deficiencies Part 2: Method of describing lower limb amputation stumps.
This document estabhshes a method of describing and mcasuflng lower limb amputation stumps. It also lists the nieasuresnen(s required for the provision ala prosthesis.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited appliea For undated reference.s, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
1508549-2, Prostiietks and ortlmr,cs — Vocabulary — A,rr 2: Terms relating to external lamb prostheses and wearers ofrlieseproctheces
ISO 8549.4. ProsthetIcs and art hotics — Vocabulary — Plsrf 4: Thrms relating to lamb amputation
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of ibis document, the terms and definitions given In 150 0549-2 and ISO 0549-4 apply.
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4 Stump description
4.1 General
Specify the amputation side and descnhe the stump using the relevant descflptors listed in the appropriate tables (Tables 1 to 2) and the guidance given in 42 to 4S.
4.2 Stump characteristics
The shape of the stump should be described as either conical bulbous or cylindrical. In this context, the meanings of these terms are seLf-evident.
The soft tissues of the stump should be descnbed by reference to their amount and consistency. The amount should be described as sufticienr, insufficient or excessive and the consistency described as normal, flabby or Indurated. It the heel pad is retained, its position should be recorded as correctly positioned. displaced or mobile.
It is important to record whether the stump musculature as attached, detached or displaced.
Relevant bony features such as prominences, resnnant.s, length or position should be described. The presence of any prominent toreign bodies, for example grafts, implants or shrapnel, should be noted.BS ISO 8548-2 pdf download.