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Construction methods and materials for external prostheses--present and future.
International Rehabilitation Medicine
|January 1, 1984
Summary
This paper explores lower limb prostheses construction, detailing components like the foot and knee joint. It also examines the application of moldable thermoplastics in prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Lower limb prostheses are crucial for restoring mobility.
- Advancements in materials and design are essential for improving prosthesis function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the construction methods and components of lower limb prostheses.
- To explore the application of thermoplastics in prosthetics and orthotics.
Main Methods:
- Review of lower limb prosthesis components: foot, shank, knee joint, swing control, thigh, and hip joint.
- Discussion of thermoplastic polymers, their properties, and molding techniques for prosthetic and orthotic applications.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive overview of lower limb prosthesis construction.
- Analysis of various thermoplastics suitable for prosthetic and orthotic device fabrication.
Conclusions:
- Understanding prosthesis components is key for effective design.
- Thermoplastics offer versatile and adaptable material solutions for the prosthetics and orthotics industry.