| Autor: |
Fidelis OP; Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria., Arowolo AP; Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of medical engineering & technology [J Med Eng Technol] 2023 Feb; Vol. 47 (2), pp. 147-152. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Oct 25. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/03091902.2022.2134480 |
| Abstrakt: |
To allow an amputee resume healthy walking, a well-designed lower limb prosthesis is required. However, in many developing countries, the cost of high-tech and often imported prosthesis is out of the financial reach of many amputees. The objective of this study was to design and implement a mechanical, body-powered transfemoral prosthetic device to help transfemoral amputees regain functional ambulation. The materials used include socket adapter, acetone hardener, plaster of Paris bandages, perlite lining, and polyester resin. Using anthropometric measurements of a volunteer amputee, a user-friendly and ergonomic transfemoral prosthetic device was designed using AutoCAD rendering and fabricated using engineering methods such as casting and welding. The prosthetic limb consists of a polypropylene socket, a galvanised iron knee joint with a hinge and spring suspension system, and a perlite foot. An evaluation of the prosthetic limb after fabrication showed that it restores the ambulatory function of the amputee. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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