Blood Pressure Regulation in Persons with a Transfemoral Amputation: Effects of Wearing a Prosthesis
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DOI: 10.1097/jpo.0000000000000493
Abstract: ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of wearing a transfemoral prosthesis (FP) on blood pressure regulation in response to postural change. METHODS We enrolled seven persons with a transfemoral… read more here.
Keywords: prosthesis; pressure regulation; persons transfemoral; blood ... See more keywords
Northwestern University Flexible Subischial Vacuum Socket for persons with transfemoral amputation-Part 1: Description of technique
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DOI: 10.1177/0309364616685229
Abstract: Background: Current transfemoral prosthetic sockets restrict function, lack comfort, and cause residual limb problems. Lower proximal trim lines are an appealing way to address this problem. Development of a more comfortable and possibly functional subischial… read more here.
Keywords: flexible subischial; socket; northwestern university; persons transfemoral ... See more keywords