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KMID : 0372919980190040417
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Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
1998 Volume.19 No. 4 p.417 ~ p.422
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Socket Pressure Distribution of the Uni-Lateral Trans-Femoral Amputee with a Suction Socket
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Jang Yun-Hui
Kim Young-Ho
Yang Gil-Tae
Im Song-Hak
Mun Mu-Seong
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Abstract
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The study was explored socket pressure distributions on a trans-femoral amputee with a suction socket in static and dynamic situations. Even when the amputee stood in the anatomically neutral position, significant pressure concentrations were observed in the lateral, medial, and posterior planes of the socket. During free level walking, a significant shifting pattern of pressure concentration areas was observed. High socket pressure was observed in the lateral, medial-anterior and posterior walls during mid-stance or push-off period. Socket pressure measurement will be one of the good tool to determine the optimal socket-limb interface.
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KEYWORD
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Trans-femoral amputee, Socket pressure, Free level walking
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