Foot mass effect on gait in the prosthetic limb.
A series of patients with amputations were investigated to determine the effect on gait of increasing the mass of the prosthetic foot. Weights of 113.4 and 226.8 gm (4 and 8 oz) were added and gait parameters observed. No changes were noted as the result of the extra foot mass.
D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001835:Body Weight; D005528:Foot; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg