Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prostheses

Frequent lower limb amputations caused by the growing incidence of vascular diseases and traumatic injuries currently represent a significant global problem. A properly constructed and adjusted prosthetic device is a key to the reintegration of these patients into their family, social, and working e...

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Published inProcedia engineering Vol. 96; pp. 382 - 391
Main Authors Rajťúková, V., Michalíková, M., Bednarčíková, L., Balogová, A., Živčák, J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 2014
Subjects
Alignment
Biomechanics
Gait
Lower limb
Prosthesis
Biomechanics
Lower limb
Alignment
Gait
Prosthesis
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Summary:Frequent lower limb amputations caused by the growing incidence of vascular diseases and traumatic injuries currently represent a significant global problem. A properly constructed and adjusted prosthetic device is a key to the reintegration of these patients into their family, social, and working environments. The main objective of the submitted article is to provide a clear summary of the principles regarding the lower limb prosthesis construction, highlight the fundamental principles and rules to be applied to the assembly in the assembly stand, and the static and dynamic assessment of a prosthesis. The article also briefly points out the necessity of proper construction of a prosthetic socket and in the concluding part it describes unfavourable consequences of the failure to adhere to the structural lines and improper adjustment of components during the gait.
ISSN:1877-7058
1877-7058
DOI:10.1016/j.proeng.2014.12.107