Interface pressure in transtibial socket during ascent and descent on stairs and its effect on patient satisfaction

Background Transtibial amputees encounter stairs and steps during their daily activities. The excessive pressure between residual limb/socket may reduce the walking capability of transtibial prosthetic users during ascent and descent on stairs. The purposes of the research were to evaluate the inter...

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Main Authors: Ali, S., Abu Osman, Noor Azuan, Eshraghi, A., Gholizadeh, H., Abd Razak, N.A.B., Wan Abas, Wan Abu Bakar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/9517/1/Interface_pressure_in_transtibial_socket_during_ascent_and_descent_on_stairs_and_its_effect_on_patient_satisfaction.pdf