Themenblock|Amputation/Prothetik
Beinprothetik - funktionale Kniepassteile 1

Zusammenfassung: A new control method for a microprocessor controlled knee has been developed that 1. allows robust detection of swing release, 2. minimizes initial swing resistance, 3. adapts swing control in real-time for various cadences.

Zusammenfassung: In this clinical study the level of functional performance of transfemoral amputees during daily activities was evaluated for 3 types of prosthetic knee joints. The majority of this heterogeneous group of prosthesis users seems to benefit from a microprocessor-controlled knee joint in daily life.

Zusammenfassung: Knee safety was tested in 11 amputees wearing NMPC and MPC knees. The objective reason for knee stability or instability for each individual trial including the reason for knee collapse was identified. This study protocol proved to be suitable for defining the potential safety of tested knee joints.