ISO 29782:2022
(Main)Prostheses and orthoses - Factors to be considered when specifying a prosthesis for a person who has had a lower limb amputation
Prostheses and orthoses - Factors to be considered when specifying a prosthesis for a person who has had a lower limb amputation
This document lists factors to be considered when specifying a prosthesis for a person who has had a lower limb amputation.
Prothèses et orthèses — Facteurs à prendre en considération lors de la spécification d'une prothèse pour une personne ayant subi une amputation d'un membre inférieur
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Overview
ISO 29782:2022 provides a structured list of factors to be considered when specifying a prosthesis for a person who has had a lower limb amputation. The document supports clinicians, prosthetists and multidisciplinary prosthetic teams in making informed, patient-centred decisions about component selection and prosthetic design. It emphasizes assessment of the stump, general physical and clinical condition, functional capacity, environmental exposure, and social and economic context.
Key Topics
The standard organizes considerations into practical categories. Key topics include:
- Stump characteristics: length, shape, soft tissues, skin condition, circulation, pain and proximal joint status. These influence socket design and component compatibility.
- General physical characteristics: body mass, height, age, upper-limb or trunk limitations, and the condition of the contralateral limb.
- General clinical conditions: significant cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, sensory, nutritional or cognitive issues that affect prosthetic prescription.
- Functional capabilities: balance, coordination and endurance that determine appropriate component performance and safety margins.
- Motivation and perceived needs: the individual’s goals and expectations which shape the choice between functional, cosmetic or activity-specific solutions.
- Anticipated activity: mobility levels (from non-ambulant to running), vocational, sporting/recreational and social/cultural activities (e.g., kneeling, squatting, barefoot walking, varying heel heights).
- Environmental conditions: exposure to contaminants, water immersion, sunlight, extreme temperatures and humidity-factors that affect durability and maintenance needs.
- Locally available supply and maintenance: availability of replacement parts, repair services and local expertise.
- Social and economic circumstances: living environment, family support and financial constraints that impact feasibility and ongoing use.
Applications
ISO 29782:2022 is practical for:
- Clinicians and prosthetists conducting comprehensive prosthetic assessments and prescriptions.
- Multidisciplinary teams seeking a common framework for patient-centred decision-making.
- Service planners evaluating supply, maintenance and funding implications for prosthetic programs.
Benefits include improved alignment of prosthetic components with user needs, enhanced mobility outcomes, better durability and realistic maintenance planning.
Related Standards
- ISO 8548-2 - Method of describing lower limb amputation stumps (referenced in ISO 29782:2022).
- ISO 8548-5 - Description of the clinical condition of the person who has had an amputation (referenced in ISO 29782:2022).
These related standards provide terminology and descriptive methods that complement the factor-based approach in ISO 29782:2022, supporting consistent documentation and communication across prosthetic services.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 29782:2022 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Prostheses and orthoses - Factors to be considered when specifying a prosthesis for a person who has had a lower limb amputation". This standard covers: This document lists factors to be considered when specifying a prosthesis for a person who has had a lower limb amputation.
This document lists factors to be considered when specifying a prosthesis for a person who has had a lower limb amputation.
ISO 29782:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.40 - Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 29782:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 29782:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 29782
Second edition
2022-12
Prostheses and orthoses — Factors
to be considered when specifying a
prosthesis for a person who has had a
lower limb amputation
Prothèses et orthèses — Facteurs à prendre en considération lors
de la spécification d'une prothèse pour une personne ayant subi une
amputation d'un membre inférieur
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Stump characteristics . 1
4.1 General . 1
4.2 Length and shape . 2
4.3 Soft tissues . 2
4.4 Skin . 2
4.5 Circulation . 2
4.6 Pain . 2
4.7 Proximal joint(s) . . 2
5 General physical characteristics . 3
6 General clinical conditions . 3
7 Functional capabilities . 4
8 Motivation and perceived needs .4
9 Anticipated activity .4
9.1 Mobility . 4
9.2 Vocational activities . 4
9.3 Sporting and recreational activities . 4
9.4 Social and cultural activities . 4
10 Environmental conditions . 5
11 Locally available supply and maintenance . 5
12 Social and economic circumstances. 5
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