No. 9 (2007) , Artículos
No. 9 (2007) | Artículos | Published 2007-12-01

Design of a socket for prosthesis of inferior limb with amputation over the knee

Blanca Karina Vera Reyes
Microsoft
César Augusto Arias Nuñez
Hvawei Technologies co
Aidé Mercedes Espejo Mora
Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá
Pedro Fernando Martín Gómez
Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá

Abstract

This article presents the analysis and engineering design of a socket for prosthesis of inferior limb with amputation over the knee. It is adaptable to commercial prosthesis and it has a subjection to the stump through memory-shape materials electronically controlled
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Keywords

socket
stump
silicone globe
muscle wires
prosthesis