*6.1.1 Temporary prostheses*

The temporary prostheses is also called as preparatory prostheses. Temporary prostheses are used for early rehabilitation purpose to speeds the recovery process and it ease the transition into a definitive prostheses. The advantage of the temporary prostheses is it fastened the mobility of the amputee postoperatively, prevents the complications of prolonged bed rest and it promote early discharge from the hospital. It's applied within few days after surgery and limited early gait training is given.

Indications are

