BELOW-KNEE PROSTHESIS DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.

Abstract

A brief summary of the historical development of artificial limbs is followed by a detailed history of the below-knee prostheses worn by the author. Next, the development of a method of obtaining a precision, weight bearing impression of an amputation stump using a low exotherm, two-component froth foam, with a method of evaluating a prosthesis socket made from said impression, is given. Finally, some experimental research into the design of an inexpensive, miniature transducer for measuring localized pressure between the amputation stump and the prosthesis socket is discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0821068

Entities

People

  • Frank King Ellis

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amputation
  • Lower Limb Prostheses
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthetics
  • Residual Limbs
  • Surgical Amputations

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.