Discussion of comfort for prosthetic socket with different process

• Main Authors: Wei-Lun Hong, 洪尉綸
• Other Authors: Cheung-Hwa Hsu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/01796041824334615557

碩士 === 國立高雄應用科技大學 === 模具工程系 === 98 === In the past, manufacture of prosthetic socket by using traditional method not only consumed research time but also required a special assembly approach. Fortunately, advances in computer technology have stimulated strong development in both software and hardware. 3D Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing tools are progressive rapidly, and widely applied in industry, especially in medical engineering and mold and die engineering. Recently, reverse engineering and rapid prototype technology have grown up explosively, and thus, provide an optimal method to produce prosthetic socket. This study aims to investigate gait parameters of prosthetic socket, and interface stress between stump and socket with different processing conditions. Meanwhile, questionnaire was utilized to survey satisfaction rating scale, comfort level, of subjects using this kind of artificial device. The main outcome of current research including gait parameters, stress interface and satisfaction rating scale would be an informative reference for further studies in design and manufacture as well as clinical applications of prosthetic sockets.