JRRD at a Glance Effect of prosthetic ankle units on roll-over shape characteristics during walking in persons with bilateral transtibial amputations
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Some functions of walking are adversely affected in prosthesis users because of reduced or absent ankle motion. However, combining a prosthetic ankle unit with a particular prosthetic foot could have unanticipated consequences. This study investigated the effect of prosthetic ankle units on the gait of persons with bilateral transtibial amputations. Subjects were tested while walking with and without Endolite Multiflex Ankles. The ankle units were found to increase ankle motion, but the foot-ankle rocker radius was decreased, which could adversely affect gait. Therefore, prosthetists need to carefully consider the effect of combining different prosthetic components on overall walking function.
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Effect of prosthetic ankle units on roll-over shape characteristics during walking in persons with bilateral transtibial amputations.
Some important walking functions are adversely affected or eliminated in prosthesis users because of reduced or absent ankle motion. This retrospective data analysis determined the effect of prosthetic ankle units on the characteristics of the ankle-foot roll-over shape in persons with bilateral transtibial amputations. Seventeen subjects were fitted with Endolite Multiflex Ankles to provide an...
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