Automated Characterization of Anthropomorphicity of Prosthetic Feet Fitted to Bone-Anchored Transtibial Prosthesis
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DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2019.2904713
Abstract: Objective: This study describes differentiating prosthetic feet designs fitted to bone-anchored transtibial prostheses based on an automated characterization of ankle stiffness profile relying on direct loading measurements. The objectives were, first, to present a process… read more here.
Keywords: characterization; prosthetic feet; anthropomorphicity; bone anchored ... See more keywords
Designing Custom Mechanics in Running-Specific Prosthetic Feet via Shape Optimization
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DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2022.3202153
Abstract: Objective: Running-specific prosthetic feet are curved cantilever springs, distinguished from ordinary prosthetic feet by their size, shape, and greater ability to store and return elastic potential energy. Finite element analyses show how modifications to prosthesis… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic feet; running specific; shape optimization; mechanics ... See more keywords
Experimental Demonstration of the Lower Leg Trajectory Error Framework Using Physiological Data as Input.
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4048643
Abstract: While many studies have attempted to characterize the mechanical behavior of passive prosthetic feet to understand their influence on amputee gait, the relationship between mechanical design and biomechanical performance has not yet been fully articulated… read more here.
Keywords: framework; prosthetic feet; lower leg; trajectory error ... See more keywords
Effects of women’s footwear on the mechanical function of heel-height accommodating prosthetic feet
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262910
Abstract: The loaded mechanical function of transtibial prostheses that result from the clinical assembly, tuning, and alignment of modular prosthetic components can directly influence an end user’s biomechanics and overall mobility. Footwear is known to affect… read more here.
Keywords: heel; prosthetic feet; mechanical function; heel height ... See more keywords
Differences in Gait Patterns of Unilateral Transtibial Amputees With Two Types of Energy Storing Prosthetic Feet
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DOI: 10.5535/arm.2018.42.4.609
Abstract: Objective To evaluate if there is a difference in gait pattern when applying two different shapes of energy storing prosthetic feet for trainstibial amputation we conducted a comparative study. Energy storing prosthetic feet for transtibial… read more here.
Keywords: gait patterns; storing prosthetic; energy; unilateral transtibial ... See more keywords