Elbow Crutches Research Articles

A NEW PROSTHESIS FOR DISARTICULATION AT THE HIP

1. A prosthesis which is useful in unilateral disarticulations of the hip and highly advantageous in cases of bilateral disarticulation is described. 2. It makes use of the principle of a swing door and makes walking possible with the assistance of elbow crutches in cases of bilateral hip disarticulation and amelia.