Abstract
Background This tool meets the demand of prosthetists to optimise and objectify the dynamic alignment of transtibial prostheses. Nowadays, the prosthetists mainly rely on their own expertise and experience. Current methods to align the prosthesis start with a static alignment of transtibial prosthesis. This method does not take the individual patient comfort into account. Afterwards, adjustments to the alignment are done by trial and error. This is a time-consuming and exhausting activity for both prosthetist and patient.
Highlights
This tool meets the demand of prosthetists to optimise and objectify the dynamic alignment of transtibial prostheses
Current methods to align the prosthesis start with a static alignment of transtibial prosthesis
10 amputees were asked to walk with 20 different alignments and a neutral alignment (Figure 1A)
Summary
From 4th Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community Busan, Korea. 8-11 April 2014. From 4th Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Community Busan, Korea. Aim An innovative tool to optimise the configuration and alignment of lower leg prostheses based on individual comfort needs of the patient will be developed in this project
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