Scientists test High-Tech prosthetics to prevent pressure sores in amputees

This study looked at how powered ankle prostheses change the pressure inside the prosthetic socket and the health of the residual limb in people with below-knee amputations. Six adults who already use a passive prosthetic foot walked with a powered ankle device while researchers measured socket pressure and skin blood flow. The goal was to gather data to help design better-fitting, safer prosthetics that reduce the risk of pressure ulcers and skin wounds.