An angular alignment measurement device for prosthetic fitting

An angular alignment measurement device for prosthetic fitting

A device to measure socket/shank angular alignment in a prosthesis equipped with a Berkeley Adjustable Leg® is described. Angular alignment in the sagittal plane can be measured over the entire 20-degree range with a repeatability of 1 degree. This device can be a useful prosthetics fitting, teachin...

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Veröffentlicht in:Prosthetics and orthotics international 1990-12, Vol.14 (3), p.143-144
Hauptverfasser: Sanders, J. E., Daly, C. H., Boone, D. A., Donaldson, T. F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Amputation - rehabilitation
Artificial Limbs
Humans
Leg
Prosthesis Design
Rehabilitation - instrumentation
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Zusammenfassung:A device to measure socket/shank angular alignment in a prosthesis equipped with a Berkeley Adjustable Leg® is described. Angular alignment in the sagittal plane can be measured over the entire 20-degree range with a repeatability of 1 degree. This device can be a useful prosthetics fitting, teaching, and research tool.
ISSN:0309-3646
1746-1553
DOI:10.3109/03093649009080340