The biomechanical and metabolic effects of lower limb prostheses and exoskeletons on walking, running, hopping, jumping, bicycling, and sprinting. The requirements for undergraduate students who would ...
The cost of lower-limb prosthetics varies greatly depending on type, from £1,000 to over £50,000. A government fund set up in 2017 means any eligible child can obtain a sports prosthetic through ...
The success of any implant or medical device depends very much on the biomaterial used. The aim of this book is to provide a basic understanding on the engineering and processing aspects of ...
Its plantar/dorsi-flexion range reduces damaging forces on the residual limb and greatly enhances stability on slopes and slippery surfaces. By simply pressing a button the wearer can control ...
However, the scientists hope new surgical methods to improve muscle mobility in residual limbs will one day increase the number of people who can benefit from these types of prostheses. The ...