Advances in Lower-limb Prosthetic Technology - 05/08/11
, Robert Gailey, PhD, PT c, dRiassunto |
The boundaries once faced by individuals with amputations are quickly being overcome through biotechnology. Although there are currently no prosthetics capable of replicating anatomic function, there have been radical advancements in prosthetic technology, medical science, and rehabilitation in the past 30 years, vastly improving functional mobility and quality of life for individuals with lower-limb amputations. What once seemed impossible is rapidly becoming reality. The future seems limitless, and the replication of anatomic function now seems possible.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Prosthesis, Ossesointegration, Microprocessor, Silicone, Negative Pressure, Elastomer
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Vol 21 - N° 1
P. 87-110 - febbraio 2010 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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