BS ISO 8548-2:2020 pdf download – Prosthetics and orthotics — Limb deficiencies Part 2: Method of describing lower limb amputation stumps This document establishes a method of describing and measuring lower limb amputation stumps. It also lists the measurements required for the provision of a 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 applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 8549‑2, Prosthetics and orthotics — Vocabulary — Part 2: Terms relating to external limb prostheses and wearers of these prostheses ISO 8549‑4, Prosthetics and orthotics — Vocabulary — Part 4: Terms relating to limb amputation 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 8549‑2 and ISO 8549‑4 apply. ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses: — ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp — IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/ 4 Stump description 4.1 General Specify the amputation side and describe the stump using the relevant descriptors listed in the appropriate tables (Tables 1 to 7) and the guidance given in 4.2 to 4.6. 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 described by reference to their amount and consistency. The amount should be described as sufficient, insufficient or excessive and the consistency described as normal, flabby or indurated. If 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 is attached, detached or displaced. Relevant bony features such as prominences, remnants, length or position should be described. The presence of any prominent foreign bodies, for example grafts, implants or shrapnel, should be noted. 4.7.4 Joint pain Pain in the proximal joint(s) should be recorded. 5 Measurement of lower limb amputation stumps 5.1 Reference levels and reference planes 5.1.1 General Identify the reference levels and planes relevant to the particular level of amputation as described in 5.1.2 and 5.1.3. 5.1.2 Reference levels 5.1.2.1 Waist The level midway between the costal margin and the iliac crest. 5.1.2.2...
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