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Ann M Simon1,2, Suzanne B Finucane1, Andrea J Ikeda1
1Center for Bionic Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, United States.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
|June 30, 2023
Summary
This study shows a 70-year-old transfemoral amputee improved stair climbing with a powered prosthetic knee and ankle. Limited community ambulators may benefit from this advanced prosthetic technology.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Science
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
Background:
- Powered prosthetic knees and ankles can restore joint power and enhance mobility.
- Current development focuses on high-functioning users, overlooking potential benefits for limited community ambulators.
Keywords:
above-knee amputationartificial legcase reportolder adultphysical therapyprosthesis trainingrehabilitationrobotic prosthesis
