Secure Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Leg for Elderly Amputees: Preliminary Results

We introduce a new prosthetic leg design, adapted to elderly trans-femoral amputees. Technical progress in prosthesis design mainly concerns active individuals. An important number of elderly amputees are not very mobile, tire easily, present reduced muscle strength, and have difficulties managing t...

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Main Authors: S. Krut, Ch. Azevedo Coste, P. Chabloz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ABB-2011-0002
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