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Beinprothetik - Hightech-Fuß

Zusammenfassung: This paper describes our approach of using experimental prosthetic feet to examine effects of prosthetic foot features on gait of prosthesis users. We describe the results of two double-blind studies (n=14 for each study) that examined effective keel length and forefoot flexibility effects.

Zusammenfassung: A novel microprocessor controlled ankle-foot system has been developed. Analysis of the system showed that foot function can be enhanced by intelligently adapting and matching foot stiffness to better suit varied walking activities particularly on uneven surfaces.

Zusammenfassung: Concepts for active limb prostheses cannot manage step-to-step real time adaption to ground. We present a method to overcome this problem with an optical simultaneous terrain detection system which is mounted of the prosthesis and generates the input for the control strategy of the prosthesis.

Zusammenfassung: Snowboarding with a below-knee prosthesis is compromised by the limited rotation capabilities of existing below-knee prostheses. Based on snowboarding range of motion analyses, a novel below-knee prosthesis was designed with the aim to achieve similar range of motions like able-bodied snowboarders.

Zusammenfassung: Each year we treat some 250 to 300 limb amputated patients and provide them with prostheses. One possibility is to incorporate a flexible rod system (Clever Bone®). We carried out a prospective, double-blind, randomised trial on 28patients who had undergone below-knee amputation.

Zusammenfassung: A new hydraulic foot/ankle system by Motion Control will be presented - the evolution of the design objectives, the development challenges, and the subsequent design trade-offs. Outcomes and wearer’s impressions will also be presented from initial limited release to approximately 40 full-time wearer