The human–prosthesis interface is one of the most complicated challenges facing the field of
prosthetics, despite substantive investments in research and development by researchers …

Background Understanding how prostheses are used in everyday life is central to the
design, provision and evaluation of prosthetic devices and associated services. This paper …

Functional, comfortable prosthetic limbs depend on personalised sockets, currently
designed using an iterative, expert-led process, which can be expensive and inconvenient …

Modernising the way upper-limb prosthetic sockets are made has seen limited progress. The
casting techniques that are employed in clinics today resemble those developed over 50 …

The development of the CAD/CAM (Computer-aided design and computer-aided
manufacturing) system has globally changed the fabrication and delivery of prosthetics and …

The fit of a lower limb prosthetic socket is critical for user comfort and the quality of life of
lower limb amputees. Sockets are conventionally produced using hand-crafted patient …

Shape sensing is an emerging technique for the reconstruction of deformed shapes using
data from a discrete network of strain sensors. The prominence is due to its suitability in …

Materials and Methods A comparative reliability assessment of casting and 3D scanning
was conducted in 11 participants with established transtibial amputation. For each …

Achieving proper socket fit is crucial for the effective use of a prosthesis. However, digital
socket design lacks standardization and presents a steep learning curve for prosthetists …

Advancements in digital imaging technologies hold the potential to transform prosthetic and
orthotic practices. Non-contact optical scanners can capture the shape of the residual limb …