Why Transfemoral Amputation Ins tead of Knee Disarticulation?

Özet

The aim of this study is to determine gait patterns of the knee disarticulation (KD) and transfemoral (TF) amputee using microprocessor prostheses and c ompare to normal gait. Two amputees and eight healthy person (control group) participa ted in this study. Knee joint was a C-leg, while the foot was Axion foot in both prosthetic u sers. Three-dimensional gait analysis was performed via Vicon Nexsus motion analysis system. Results of studied, asymmetries that differences in results between prosthetic side and sound side higher in knee disarticulation patients.