In vitro and in silico methods for the biomechanical assessment of osseointegrated transfemoral prostheses: a systematic review
The amputee population according to the World-Health-Organization is about 40 million. However, there is a high abandon rate of socket prostheses for the lower limb (25%–57%). The direct connection between the external prosthesis and the patient’s bone makes osseointegrated prostheses for transfemor...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1237919/full |