Design and Initial Evaluation of a Low-Cost Microprocessor-Controlled Above-Knee Prosthesis: A Case Report of 2 Patients
For prosthesis users, knee units can range from simple devices costing $2000 up to $45,000 for high-end, microprocessor-controlled systems. These higher-end electronic knees provide significant advantages in stability, gait, and metabolic rate compared to their passive or mechanical counterparts. Ho...
Main Authors: | Lucas Galey, Roger V. Gonzalez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Prosthesis |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1592/4/1/7 |
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