title: Biomechanics of the through-knee prosthesis.
abstract: The biomechanics of the through-knee prosthesis is considered in detail and comparisons made with the above-knee case. Socket shape and suspension are discussed and comment offered on knee function in both stance and swing phases.
mesh_terms: D000672:Amputation Stumps; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D007866:Leg; D011474:Prosthesis Design