Abstract/Details

Socket interface pressures, socket discomfort and gait characteristics of below-knee amputees

Maurer, Jessica Dawn.   University of Calgary (Canada) ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,  2002. MQ76283.

Abstract (summary)

The relations between tissue quality, socket discomfort, gait characteristics, and socket pressures are not well established for the unilateral below-knee amputee population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate these relations for six amputees. Tissue sensation and socket discomfort were evaluated at 17 regions of interest on the residual limb. Gait characteristics and socket pressures were compared across three walking speeds, and three different testing days. There were no direct relations between tissue sensation, socket discomfort, and socket pressures. Socket pressures were highly variable from day to day, while gait patterns were fairly consistent. Peak dynamic socket pressures were not directly related to peak joint moments. However, increases in ground reaction forces (GRFs) related to increases in socket pressures at some regions of the limb. In addition, the timing of peak vertical GRFs corresponded to the timing of peak socket pressures at some regions of the limb.

Indexing (details)


Subject
Mechanical engineering;
Biomedical research;
Rehabilitation;
Therapy;
Biomedical engineering;
Physical therapy
Classification
0548: Mechanical engineering
0541: Biomedical engineering
0382: Physical therapy
0212: Therapy
Identifier / keyword
Health and environmental sciences; Applied sciences
Title
Socket interface pressures, socket discomfort and gait characteristics of below-knee amputees
Author
Maurer, Jessica Dawn
Number of pages
302
Degree date
2002
School code
0026
Source
MAI 41/05M, Masters Abstracts International
ISBN
978-0-612-76283-1
Advisor
Ronsky, Janet
University/institution
University of Calgary (Canada)
University location
Canada -- Alberta, CA
Degree
M.Sc.
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language
English
Document type
Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation/thesis number
MQ76283
ProQuest document ID
304792978
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/docview/304792978