ISO 8548-1:1989Published

Prosthetics and orthotics — Limb deficiencies — Part 1: Method of describing limb deficiencies present at birth

Prothèses et orthèses — Malformations des membres — Partie 1: Méthode de description des malformations congénitales des membres

Abstract / scope

This method includes only bone deficiencies due to the failure of the formation ability of segments. It bases on anatomic and radiologic statements while ethiologic and epidemiologic factors are excluded. An example for the description of longitudinal deficiencies is given in the annex.