Prosthetic issues
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Variable-Stiffness Prosthesis Improves Walking, Prevents Osteoarthritis—study
December 05, 2024
Most users of stiff passive prosthetic legs develop health issues like hip and knee osteoarthritis. Research shows that people with lower limb loss...
Most users of stiff passive prosthetic legs develop health issues like hip and knee osteoarthritis. Research shows that people with lower limb loss...
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How a Toe Joint on a Prosthetic Leg Can Transform Walking
November 29, 2024
As prosthetic design improves to mimic the biological design, researchers sought to find out if adding a flexible toe joint to an otherwise stiff ...
As prosthetic design improves to mimic the biological design, researchers sought to find out if adding a flexible toe joint to an otherwise stiff ...
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Most Prosthetists believe that when it comes to prosthetics, lighter is better. This stems from the thinking that energy spent during walking is concentrated on the limbs. Thus, the heavier the pr...
Chafing Cream: What Is It and How to Use It
Chafing cream, or anti-chafing cream, is a body lubricant that helps ease dry or damaged skin caused by friction. Its main ingredient is dimethicone, a non-toxic silicone with properties that make...
Top Reasons You Need to Use the Correct Foot Bumper ...
Bumpers are used to help improve your walking by changing the stiffness of a prosthetic foot. Likewise, wedges are available to affect prosthetic alignment of the heel or toe of a carbon graphite ...
Embracing Comfort: 5 Tips to Stop Skin Irritation Af...
A new prosthetic limb can require an adjustment period, and it's important to know how to take an offensive stance to help ward off irritation—chafing, dermatitis, and rashes are just some of the ...