Background In product development for lower limb prosthetic devices, a set of special
criteria needs to be met. Prosthetic devices have a direct impact on the rehabilitation …

The purpose of this investigation was to identify the determinants of patient satisfaction with
outcome after a period of wearing prosthesis. The instruments demonstrate adequate …

Patient's satisfaction with device is an important clinical outcome in prosthetics and orthotics.
The Client Satisfaction with Device (CSD)–one of the five modules of the Orthotics and …

Prostheses are used to at least partly restore the body after limb amputation. Making the
user accepting the prosthetic device as part of his or her body, ie, inducing prosthesis …

Purpose. To obtain information about the wishes and experiences of patients with a lower
limb amputation with regard to prosthetic prescription and their exchange of information with …

Background: A variety of instruments exist to measure human factors for lower limb
amputation and prosthesis research. Yet, there is no valid or reliable tool available that …

Recent advances in upper limb prosthetics include sensory restoration techniques and
osseointegration technology that introduce additional risks, higher costs, and longer periods …

Research is essential to reflect patients' satisfaction with their devices in the field of
Prosthetics and Orthotics, record their performance and health-related quality of life. This …

ABSTRACT A need for a systematic measurement of function for upper limb prosthetics has
been identified. Using the World Health Organization-International Classification of …

Rapid improvements in materials, design, and treatment in upper limb prosthetics makes
assessment an important area. After meetings at international conferences and workshops …