Prosthetic Options Available for the Diabetic Lower Limb Amputee - 27/11/13

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Although the rate of lower limb amputation in patients with diabetes is decreasing, amputation still remains a major complication of diabetes. Prosthetics have been long used to help amputees ambulate. The last decade has seen many advances in prostheses with the enhanced understanding of the mechanics of ambulation and improved use of technology. This review describes the different types of prosthetic options available for below knee, ankle, and foot amputees, emphasizing the latest advances in prosthetic design.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Lower limb prosthesis, Prosthetic knee, Prosthetic feet, Recent advances in prosthesis, Power knee, Proprio foot, iWALK
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Vol 31 - N° 1
P. 173-185 - janvier 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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