An improved above-knee prosthesis with functional versatility.
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چکیده
An above-knee prosthesis is described which is designed to permit the patient to assume easily the squatting and sitting cross legged postures which are a part of routine living in Afro-Asian countries. The prosthesis incorporates a multibar linkage mechanism which co-ordinates knee flexion and extension with ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, and a thigh rotation system fitted at the level of the knee axis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Prosthetics and orthotics international
دوره 6 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982