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Beinprothetik - Biomechanik 2

Zusammenfassung: Prostheses than usually are delivered to TT amputees in Central America,aren’t designed for to be used in humid environments for a long time.The existing for this purpose aren’t of easy acquisition. We elaborate one design with appropriate technology that can supplement the needs in the region.

Zusammenfassung: 217 consecutive patients (mean age 77 yr), underwent TT amputation for PVD (51% with diabetes). More than half of all amputees and more than 80% of those who had walking ability prior to amputation and survive at least 3 months can be fitted with prosthesis.

Zusammenfassung: The elaboration of a nonweaven material from a natural fiber,available in Tunisia (alfa fiber), allows the fabrication of lower limb prostheses which was tested on laboratories and by some patient through a clinical testing delivered by an ethical committee. After one year the result was conclusive.

Zusammenfassung: In this study we used the finite element method to assess failure risk and long-term bone turnover around two existing osseointegrated trans-femoral implants. The performed analyses can be used to improve direct bone fixation devices and allow more patients to benefit from their advantages.

Zusammenfassung: The NZALB introduced a package of outcomes measures on 1 July 2006. Results reported in this paper will contribute to benchmarks in the future and provide data for research. The outcomes measures project has provided many benefits to amputees and to the organisation.