C-leg prostheses (Otto Bock HealthCare LP) for patients with above-knee amputation
Record ID 32013000320
English
Authors' recommendations:
According to the National Limb Loss Information Center (NLLIC), approximately 130,000 people in the United States require an amputation each year. Although the majority of these procedures are lower limb amputations due to vascular diseases, amputations may also be needed to treat birth defects, cancer, or severe injuries from accidents or military action. Many different types of prosthetic legs, which are classified based on the complexity of the artificial knee, have been developed to partially restore capacity to walk. The simplest type is the polycentric knee that the user swings during walking. Hydraulic knees are more complex and incorporate adjustable hydraulic pumps to improve the motion of walking. The third type of knee is the electronic knee, which combines microprocessor control with the mechanical and hydraulic elements in other types of prosthetic knees. Electronic knees provide the highest degree of function but require more maintenance due to their complexity.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=14880
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Amputees
- Prosthesis Design
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2013 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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