Adding a toe joint to a prosthesis: walking biomechanics, energetics, and preference of individuals with unilateral below-knee limb loss
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81565-1
Abstract: Toe joints play an important functional role in able-bodied walking; however, for prosthesis users, the effect of adding a toe joint to a passive prosthetic foot remains largely unknown. The current study explores the kinematics,… read more here.
Keywords: prosthesis; preference; biomechanics; joint prosthesis ... See more keywords
Empirical Validation of an Auxetic Structured Foot With the Powered Transfemoral Prosthesis
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3194673
Abstract: The toe joint has been studied since it plays a critical role in human ambulation, such as stability, energy storage and propulsion. Despite its critical role, only a few studies have used and tested toe-jointed… read more here.
Keywords: kinematics; toe joint; prosthesis; foot ... See more keywords
Biomechanical Impacts of Toe Joint With Transfemoral Amputee Using a Powered Knee-Ankle Prosthesis
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbot.2022.809380
Abstract: Transfemoral amputees are currently forced to utilize energetically passive prostheses that provide little to no propulsive work. Among the several joints and muscles required for healthy walking, the ones most vital for push-off assistance include… read more here.
Keywords: knee ankle; powered knee; toe joint; prosthesis ... See more keywords