The effects of suction and pin/lock suspension systems on transtibial amputees' gait performance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The suction sockets that are commonly prescribed for transtibial amputees are believed to provide a better suspension than the pin/lock systems. Nevertheless, their effect on amputees' gait performance has not yet been fully investigated. The main intention of this study was to understand the potential effects of the Seal-in (suction) and the Dermo (pin/lock) suspension systems on amputees' gait performance.

Methodology/principal findings

Ten unilateral transtibial amputees participated in this prospective study, and two prostheses were fabricated for each of them. A three-dimensional motion analysis system was used to evaluate the temporal-spatial, kinematics and kinetics variables during normal walking. We also asked the participants to complete some part of Pro

SUBMITTER: Gholizadeh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4021017 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature