A Prosthetic Socket with Active Volume Compensation for Amputated Lower Limb

Typically, the actual volume of the residual limb changes over time. This causes the prosthesis to not fit, and then pain and skin disease. In this study, a prosthetic socket was developed to compensate for the volume change of the residual limb. Using an inflatable air bladder, the proposed socket...

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Main Authors: Jihyeon Seo, Hyukjin Lee, Dong-Wook Seo, Dongkyu Lee, Ohwon Kwon, Moon Kyu Kwak, Kang-Ho Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/2/407