title: Mathematical modelling and field trials of an inexpensive endoskeletal above-knee prosthesis.
abstract: The swing-phase motion of the shank of an above-knee prosthesis has been modelled mathematically. An inexpensive endoskeletal prosthesis was designed using the Jaipur foot and conduit pipes with a hinge joint for the knee. Results of field trials and the modelling indicate that a very simple above-knee prosthesis can give near normal gait at "normal" walking speeds on flat surfaces. The swing of the shank is most sensitive to the timing of toe-off.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Sethi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ravi
mesh_terms: D000054:Acceleration; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005684:Gait; D006112:Gravitation; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007866:Leg; D015233:Models, Statistical; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000592:standards*; D012424:Rural Population; D016138:Walking