BS ISO 8549-1:2020

What is ISO 8549-1 about?

ISO 8549-1 defines general terms used to describe external limb prostheses and orthoses, and the personnel involved in the practice of prosthetics and orthotics. ISO 8549-1 provides standardized vocabulary of terminologies used for external limb prostheses and external orthoses . Thus, ensuring consistency and eliminating ambiguities in terms while practicing prosthetics and orthotics. Note1: ISO 8549-1 does not apply to breast, ocular or other external prostheses used to replace other parts of the human body, nor to dental prostheses or orthoses. Note2: For the purposes of...