Advances in the measurement of prosthetic socket interface mechanics: A review of technology, techniques, and a 20-year update
PR Young, JS Hebert, PD Marasco… - Expert Review of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction A key determinant of prosthesis use is the quality of fit of the prosthetic socket.
The socket surrounds the residual limb and applies the appropriate force distribution to the …
The socket surrounds the residual limb and applies the appropriate force distribution to the …
A narrative review: current upper limb prosthetic options and design
L Trent, M Intintoli, P Prigge, C Bollinger… - Disability and …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: This review was conducted to provide an overview of current literature as it relates
to upper limb difference, available componentry, and prosthetic options and design …
to upper limb difference, available componentry, and prosthetic options and design …
[HTML][HTML] A scoping review of pressure measurements in prosthetic sockets of transfemoral amputees during ambulation: key considerations for sensor design
ST Ko, F Asplund, B Zeybek - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
Sensor systems to measure pressure at the stump–socket interface of transfemoral
amputees are receiving increasing attention as they allow monitoring to evaluate patient …
amputees are receiving increasing attention as they allow monitoring to evaluate patient …
A Wearable Force-Sensitive and Body-Aware Exoprosthesis for a Transhumeral Prosthesis Socket
Upper limb prostheses are commonly mounted to the human residual limb by a passive
socket. By this design, the sensitive residual limb is exposed to high reaction wrenches …
socket. By this design, the sensitive residual limb is exposed to high reaction wrenches …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of limited prosthetic socket documentation: a researcher perspective
The majority of limb prostheses are socket mounted. For these devices, the socket is
essential for adequate prosthetic suspension, comfort, and control. The socket is unique …
essential for adequate prosthetic suspension, comfort, and control. The socket is unique …
Wearable sensor suit system for quantifying human-spacesuit interactions
YY Shen, A Boppana, K Arquilla… - 2018 IEEE Aerospace …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
One major challenge in designing a spacesuit to safely accommodate its wearer is the
inability to study interactions between the wearer and the suit. The current work presents …
inability to study interactions between the wearer and the suit. The current work presents …
A Modular adjustable transhumeral prosthetic socket for evaluating myoelectric control
Novel myoelectric control strategies may yield more robust, capable prostheses which
improve quality of life for those affected by upper-limb loss; however, the development and …
improve quality of life for those affected by upper-limb loss; however, the development and …
Dynamically mapping socket loading conditions during real time operation of an upper limb prosthesis
A continuing problem faced by amputees is that extended use of a prosthesis leads to
discomfort along the residual limb. In this work, we use a novel pressure sensor array and …
discomfort along the residual limb. In this work, we use a novel pressure sensor array and …
Wearable Skin Resistance-based Tomographic Sensor for Imaging Contact Pressure Distribution on the Human Body
S Hattori, S Yoshimoto… - 2023 45th Annual …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This study aims to develop a flexible and thin tactile sensor that can capture the contact
pressure distribution on the human body. We, therefore, propose a contact resistance-based …
pressure distribution on the human body. We, therefore, propose a contact resistance-based …
[HTML][HTML] A pin-array method for capturing tissue deformation under defined pressure distributions and its application to prosthetic socket design
M Prince, LPJ Kenney, D Howard - Medical Engineering & Physics, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The Fit4Purpose project aims to develop upper limb prosthetic devices which are
suitable for deployment in lower-and middle-income countries (LMIC's). Open-frame trans …
suitable for deployment in lower-and middle-income countries (LMIC's). Open-frame trans …