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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

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Prosthetics Tariff of Fees as from 1 April 2024 (Practice 87 & 90)

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Definitions

Hip

 

HIP


Polycentric hydraulic hip joint

Multi-axis joint structure which produces three-dimensional hip movement through a hydraulic unit to compensate for pelvic rotation and promote a symmetrical, natural gait


Monocentric hydraulic hip joint

Single-axis joint structure which produces three-dimensional hip movement through a hydraulic unit to compensate for pelvic rotation and promote a symmetrical, natural gait


Extension assist hip joint

Single axis joint with  possibility to adjust Abduction/adduction, flexion/extension, and rotation to support natural gait


Single axis locking hip joint

Built-in manual lock which automatically engages in full extension to add stability and can be manually disengaged for sitting


Single axis elastic extension assist hip joint

Extension assist with laterally attached latex bands help with stride control, with adjustable built-in extension stop bumper