1. The importance of the mental and physical reactions of the amputee. 2. Ideal sites and the technique of amputations are discussed briefly. 3. Rehabilitation and training of the amputee is important if the best results are to be obtained. 4. Some of the special reasons for amputation are considered. 5. The component parts of an artificial limb and their alignment are outlined. 6. Special features in fitting limbs for women and children. 7. Some complications resulting from the wearing of an artificial limb are described. 8. Limb fitting in Malaya has its own peculiar difficulties which time and experience will rectify.