title: [The esthetics of lower limb prosthesis].
abstract: The amputation, which is upper or lower limb, entails important consequences and often traumatic into subject amputee from a physical, psychological, interpersonal and social point of view. It acts on the body image unleashing different psychological disorders and alterations in the social and professional reality. The aesthetic prosthesis can be considered a good support to help the person regain a new body image of themselves, facilitating the process of physical rehabilitation and social integration.
authors.forename: Franck
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gardrat
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg