BOSTON — There are functional and biomechanical differences between weight-activated brake and automatic stance-phase lock prosthetic knee joint mechanisms, according to data presented here at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. “Our goal was to examine the differences…
Day: September 10, 2016
New socket design could improve prosthesis fit, comfort
BOSTON — A novel design could improve the fit of prosthetic sockets, according to study results presented at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, here. Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons), associate professor at the Northwestern University-Prosthetics Orthotics Center, presented the…
Microprocessor-controlled prosthetic feet show improved gait in users
BOSTON — Data presented at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly showed results of a biomechanical evaluation on current microprocessor-controlled prosthetic feet. Björn Altenburg Dipl.-Ing.(FH), said “the purpose was to find differences or benefits in gait performance, such…