title: Clinical field-testing of ATLAS prosthetic system for trans-femoral amputees.
abstract: The ATLAS prosthetic system was tested on 47 trans-femoral amputees in two tropical areas. Although the craftsmanship was not acceptable, 46% (16/35) were malaligned many with the foot dorsiflexed, the user compliance was good (91%, 32/35), and the satisfaction rate high (71%, 25/35). However, after 7-10 months failures occurred in 83% (29/35) mostly because of problems with the ATLAS knee mechanism. A modification was tested and 80% (12/15) had again failed at the knee after 6 (2-12) months. The ATLAS system in its current design should be abandoned for use for trans-femoral amputees.
authors.affiliation: ISPO, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: J Steen
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Raab
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000674:Amputees / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design