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A NEW PROSTHESIS FOR DISARTICULATION AT THE HIP



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Abstract

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.

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