Surface curvature-based modification as a practical CAD/CAM rectification for transtibial limbs

Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 55-59

  Vannah, William M ^a  

^a SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN   (United States)

Author keywords

Artificial limb; Computer aided design; Mechanics; Prosthesis; Rectification; Tissue mechanics

Indexed keywords

EID: 23044523620     PISSN: 10408800     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00008526-200012020-00004     Document Type: Article

References (16)

1. Vannah WM, Drvaric DM, Hastings JA, Stand JA, Harning DM. A method of residual limb stiffness distribution measurement. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1999;36:1-7.
2. Hastings JA, Vannah WM, Stand JA, Harning DM, Drvaric DM. Evaluation of below-knee residual limb shapes for frequency spectrum. J Prosthet Orthot. 1998;10:2-6.
3. Krouskop TA, Dougherty DR, Vinson FS. A pulsed Doppler ultrasonic system for making noninvasive measurements of the mechanical properties of soft tissues. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1987;24:1-8.
4. Krouskop TA, Muilenberg AL, Dougherty DR, Winningham DJ. Computer-aided design of a prosthetic socket for an above-knee amputee. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1987;24:31-38.
5. Steege JW, Schnur DS, Childress DS. Finite Element Prediction of Pressure at the Below-Knee Socket Interface. Biomechanics of Normal and Prosthetic Gait. New York: American Society of Mechanical Engineers; 1987.
6. Reynolds D. Shape Design and Interface Load Analysis for Below-Knee Prosthetic Sockets [doctoral thesis]. London: University of London; 1988.
7. Michael JW. Reflections on CAD/CAM in prosthetics and orthotics. J Prosthet Orthot. 1989;1:116-121.
8. Houston VL. Automated fabrication of mobility aids (AFMA): Below-knee CASD/CAM testing and evaluation program results. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1992;29: 78-124.
9. Dresens EP. A Method for Evaluating AK Prosthetic Socket Designs [master's thesis]. Medford, Mass. Tufts University; 1993.
10. Mak AFT, Lui GHW, Lee SY. Biomechanical assessment of below-knee residual limb tissue. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1994;31:188-198.
11. Silver-Thorn MB, Steege JW, Childress DS. A review of prosthetic interface stress investigations. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1996;33:253-266.
12. Vannah WM, Childress DS. Indentor tests and finite element modeling of bulk muscular tissue. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1996;33:239-252.
13. Torres-Moreno R, Jones D, Solomonidis SE, Mackie H. Magnetic resonance imaging of residual soft tissues for computer-aided technology applications in prosthetics - A case study. J Prosthet Orthot. 1999;11:6-11.
14. Vannah WM, Childress DS. Modelling the mechanics of narrowly contained soft tissues: The effect of specification of Poisson's ratio. J Rehabil Res Dev. 1993;30:205-209.
15. Murphy EF. Sockets, linings, and interfaces. Clin Prosthet Orthot. 1984;8:4-10.
16. Pritham CH. Biomechanics and the shape of the above-knee socket considered in light of the ischial containment concept. Prosthet Orthot Int. 1990;14:9-21.