Smart ankles put to the test: can High-Tech prosthetics prevent skin sores?
NCT ID NCT05112679
Summary
This study aimed to understand how advanced, powered ankle prosthetics affect the pressure inside the socket and the health of the skin on the residual limb. Researchers measured six adults with below-knee amputations while they walked using different types of prosthetic ankles. The goal was to gather information to help improve the comfort and fit of future prosthetic devices.
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Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46228, United States
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