Assessment of Socket Pressure during Walking in Rapid Fit Prosthetic Sockets

Assessment of Socket Pressure during Walking in Rapid Fit Prosthetic Sockets

(1) Background: A sustainable casting system that combines the use of a polystyrene bag, a prosthetic liner and a vacuum system was developed to reduce fabrication time while maintaining comfort for the trans-tibial prosthesis user. (2) Methods: Eight prosthetists (28.7 ± 8.25 years old) fit ten tra...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiko Sasaki, Gary Guerra, Win Lei Phyu, Sirarat Chaisumritchoke, Prawina Sutdet, Sirintip Kaewtip
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
pressure sensor
lower limb prosthesis
amputee
outcome measure
polystyrene
prosthetics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/14/5224

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https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/14/5224

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