Strength Assessment of PET Composite Prosthetic Sockets
A prosthesis is loaded by forces and torques exerted by its wearer, the amputee, and should withstand instances of peak loads without failure. Traditionally, strong prosthetic sockets were made using a composite with a variety of reinforcing fibres, such as glass, carbon, and Kevlar. Amputees in les...
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4606 |