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Abstract

This report presents Experimental and Developmental Activities in prosthetic research on a molded foam foot, an air exchange valve for ventilating amputation stump sockets, new concept in production of orthopaedic and amputee tracings, a hydraulic brace former, forged aluminum below knee joints, a navy-fitch above-elbow artificial arm, the variable cadence knee mechanism, finiah treatment for braces, and a simplified artificial leg. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0428667

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Amputation
  • Amputees
  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Casualties
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Production
  • Residual Limbs
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Amputations

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.
  • Theoretical Analysis.