*8.4.3 Pylon or shank*

It transfers the body weight from the socket to the foot. Types of pylon

A. Exoskeletal

B. Endoskeletal


### *8.4.4 Ankle and foot unit*

An ideal prosthetic foot should perform plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion and eversion. It should stimulate muscle activity and shock absorber. It should provide a stable surface during stance phase.

Types of foot


C. Jaipur foot: It was developed by prof, pk sethi and team at sms medical college, Jaipur. It is modified version of sach in order to make it cheaper and cosmetic. But it has disadvantage it can be used only with shoes because the shapes of toes are not discernible. Advantages: It is cheaper, cosmetically well accepted, waterproof.
