A Pneumatically Actuated Reconfigurable Socket for Transtibial Amputees

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A Pneumatically Actuated Reconfigurable Socket for Transtibial Amputees

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A poor fit between the residual limb of a below knee amputee and the prosthetic socket can cause pain, skin breakdown, or gait alteration. Studies suggest key aspects of socket fit relate to residual limb pressure distribution and volume fluctuations. While soft inflatable actuators inside the socket offer the potential to address these key aspects, current designs provide limited control. Furthermore, no study has comprehensively characterised the features of soft actuators suitable for embe...

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Doctoral

Date created

2023

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Mollaee, Saeed

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https://hdl.handle.net/2292/66025

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