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Evaluation of a new geriatric foot versus the Solid Ankle Cushion Heel foot for low-activity amputees
Xavier Bonnet1, Jean N Adde2, François Blanchard3
1PROTEOR, St Apollinaire, France xavier.bonnet@proteor.com.
Background:
It is always a challenge to rehabilitate geriatric amputees to perform self-care skills at home with limited ambulation. A new geriatric foot (with a lower effective foot length) has been specifically designed to reduce residual limb stress and to ease the step completion.
Objectives:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the benefit of a new geriatric foot versus a Solid Ankle Cushion Heel foot for low-activity persons with transtibial amputation.
Study Design:
Crossover study.
Methods:
A total of 12 patients were included in this study.
Outcome Measures:
2-min walking test, Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology 2.0 questionnaire and pressure socket measurements.
Results:
The geriatric foot allows for greater patient satisfaction. The maximal pressure was significantly lower in the proximal anterior stump area. No statistical differences were obtained from the 2-min walking test.
Conclusion:
A geriatric foot designed with a low effective foot length improves the satisfaction and reduces proximal anterior socket pressures for poor-performing persons with transtibial amputation.
Clinical Relevance:
The development and evaluation of feet specifically designed for geriatric persons with transtibial amputation could improve their specific requirements and satisfaction.
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