Improving Physical Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes Through a Quantitatively Informed Socket Design Process
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to improve the lives of people with above-knee limb loss. The scope of work includes two parts: First, testing 30 transfemoral amputees to determine how in-socket mechanics are related to comfort/function and identifying readily available clinicalmeasurements that are associated with residual femur motion, skin strain, and peak pressure within the socket during dynamic activities, and second, developing a quantitatively informed design optimization process that will be evaluated and compared to the current standard of care in a pilot clinical trial. Progress during this period includes obtaining IRB-approval to perform the study and finalizing a contract with the company that will provide test sockets and fitting for our research participants.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1156569
Entities
People
- Goeran Fiedler
- William Anderst
Organizations
- University of Pittsburgh