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The purpose of this study is a cross-qualitative and quantitative gait analysis in 3 traumatic unilateral amputees using prosthesis with pin suspension compared to the use of prosthesis with a high vacuum suspension, the Harmony® system. In Portugal, there aren’t many studies made in the field of orthotic and prosthetic and knowledge about the number of amputees in the country. The only know is that the major cause of lower limb amputation is diabetes mellitus, being the most affected population the older age groups. The combination of technological developments with daily needs of the amputees is becoming more and more important for they better quality of life. This work was done during the curricular unit “Investigation in Prosthetics and Orthotics” class, in the 4th year of Health Technology School of Lisbon, in Portugal. This study analyzes if the change of suspension in transtibial prosthesis will influence some physiological response in amputees.
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Ortoprotesia Prosthetics Orthotics Amputation Portugal
Citation
Santos AR, Fernandes D, Granadas J, Aguiar M, Marçal M, Matos JP, Tomás MT. Study and comparison of physiological response with Harmony® suspension system and suspension with pin. In Orthopädie + REHA-TECHNIK - International Trade Show & World Congress for Prosthetics, Orthotics, Orthopaedic Footwear, Compression Therapy and Rehabilitation Technology, Leipzig (Germany), May 15th to 18th 2012. Poster.