BS ISO 8549-1:2020 pdf free.Prosthetics and orthotics一Vocabulary,General terms for external limb prostheses and external orthoses.
BS ISO 8549-1 This document defines general terms used to describe external limb prostheses and orthoses, and the personnel involved in the practice of prosthetics and orthotics.NOTE 1 The complete range of levels of limb amputation are listed and defined in ISO 8549-2. The complete range of classes of orthoses are listed and defined in ISO 8549-3.This document does not apply to breast, ocular or other external prostheses used to replace other parts of the human body, nor to dental prostheses or orthoses.NOTE 2 For the purposes of this document, the abbreviated term ‘prosthetics’ and its derivatives only apply to external limb prosthetics. The abbreviated term ‘orthotics’ and its derivatives only apply to external orthotics.2 Normative references There are no normative references in this document.3 Terms and definitions 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 一IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/ NOTE An alphabetical index of terms is provided in Annex A. 3.1.1 prosthesis prosthetic device externally applied device used to replace wholly, or in part, an absent or deficient limb segment Note 1 to entry: It includes any such device attached to a component within the limb for structural or functional purposes, e.g. bone anchored prosthetic devices. 3.1.2. orthosis orthotic device externally applied device used to compensate for impairments of the structure and function of the neuro-muscular and skeletal systems 3.1.3 prosthetics science and art involved in treating persons by the use of prostheses (3.1.1)3.3.1 prosthetist person who, having completed an approved course of education and training, is authorized by an appropriate national authority to assess persons referred for prosthetic treatment and to design, measure and fit prostheses 3.3.2 orthotist person who, having completed an approved course of education and training, is authorized by an appropriate national authority to assess persons referred for orthotic treatment and to design, measure and fit orthoses .BS ISO 8549-1 pdf downlaod.