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An angular alignment protractor for use in the alignment of below-knee protheses.

G Kerr, M Saleh, M O Jarrett

    Prosthetics and Orthotics International
    |April 1, 1984
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    A new device accurately measures angular alignment changes during below-knee prosthesis production. This innovation enhances prosthetic alignment precision for improved patient outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Prosthetics and Orthotics

    Background:

    • Accurate alignment is critical for below-knee prosthesis (BKPs) function and patient comfort.
    • Current methods for measuring alignment during BKP production may lack precision.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and describe a novel device for precise measurement of angular alignment changes.
    • To validate the device's capability in assessing alignment during BKP manufacturing.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a specialized measurement device.
    • Integration of the device into the BKP production workflow.
    • Testing and validation of measurement accuracy.

    Main Results:

    • The described device accurately quantifies angular alignment modifications.

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  • The device facilitates precise adjustments during the prosthetic alignment stages.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed device offers a significant advancement in ensuring accurate alignment of below-knee prostheses.
    • This technology has the potential to improve the quality and fit of manufactured BKPs.