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Selected code: 06.24.31
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| Classifications group | |
| 06 - Orthoses and prostheses Orthoses are externally applied devices used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromusculoskeletal systems; prostheses are externally applied devices used to replace, wholly or in part, an absent or deficient body segment. Included are, e.g. body-powered and externally powered external orthoses, prostheses, orthopaedic footwear. Excluded are endo-prostheses, which are not part of this document. | |
| 06.24 - Lower limb prostheses A collection of compatible components that can be integrated to produce a range of different lower limb prostheses. Included are, e.g. cosmetic lower limb prostheses. | |
| 06.24.31 - Load attenuators (Shock absorbers) Functional components of lower limb prostheses that substitute for some of the dynamic and sensory attributes of the normal limb which reduce the impact load resulting from initial contact by allowing longitudinal motion (shortening) |
