Walking characteristics of runners with a transfemoral or knee-disarticulation prosthesis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105132
Abstract: BACKGROUND Running with prostheses has become a common activity for amputees participating in sports and recreation. However, very few studies have characterized the kinematic and kinetic parameters of walking in individuals with amputation who are… read more here.
Keywords: knee; intact limb; knee disarticulation; walking characteristics ... See more keywords
Knee Disarticulation Versus Transfemoral Amputation: The Prosthetist's Perspective
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002364
Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this study was to survey a broad group of prosthetists on their experience with amputees with knee disarticulation (KD) and transfemoral amputation (TFA) to determine their preference of amputation level, opinions… read more here.
Keywords: knee disarticulation; preference; level; amputation level ... See more keywords