01101nas a2200253   4500000000100000008004100001260000900042653001500051653002100066653002500087653001100112653002000123653000800143653001200151653002100163653002800184653002700212100001500239245005500254300001100309490000600320520050700326022001400833       1984                            d  c198410aAmputation10aArtificial Limbs10aDeveloping countries10aHumans10aKnee Prosthesis10aLeg10aleprosy10aOrthotic Devices10aProstheses and Implants10aRehabilitation Centers1 aSankaran B00aProsthetics and orthotics in developing countries.  a85-1010 v63 a<p>Principles of orthoses and prostheses in developing countries are discussed. Appropriate technological adaptations to suit cultural needs in developing countries have been identified and illustrative examples have been given. In view of the importance of the problem of leprosy in many developing countries, a separate description to cover prosthetic and orthotic appliances including footwear has been attempted. The material is a summary of the excellent publication from Alert in Addis Ababa.</p>  a0379-0797