Microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (C-Leg) for patients with above-knee amputations: a review of the clinical- and cost-effectiveness
Ho C, Fitzsimmons H
Record ID 32011001266
English
Authors' recommendations:
A transfemoral amputation can reduce the patient's potential of living an active life. The studies identified showed that microprocessor-controlled knees may provide better quality of life to healthy and active amputees. Trials on older amputees with chronic disease are scarce and therefore it is unclear whether C-Leg prostheses would be appropriate for this patient population. In addition, no guidelines were identified and therefore no conclusions about the patient populations for use of C-Leg can be made. Given existing evidence, the microprocessor controlled knee (C-Leg) appears to give positive health outcomes at an acceptable cost from a health care system perspective.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/L0101_C-Leg_Prostheses_final.pdf
Year Published:
2009
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Amputation, Surgical
- Knee Joint
- Knee Prosthesis
- Microcomputers
- Prosthesis Design
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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