Overview
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The goal of this project is to conduct a preliminary investigation into the potential mobility, stability, and safety benefits of a microprocessor-controlled (MPC) device called the Damping, Stiffness, and Repositioning (DSR) prosthetic ankle-foot for persons with amputation at a K2-level. Participants will visit the Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 10-16 times over 9 weeks, each visit lasting approximately 3 hours, to perform a series of walking and mobility tests with both their own prosthetic ankle and the DSR ankle.
Subject Population
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Participants must:
- Be 18-89 years old
- Have unilateral transtibial limb loss
- Be a K2 level ambulator (typically walk mostly around the home)
- Currently use a passive, non-microprocessor controlled prosthesis
- Be able to stand for 15 seconds without the use of an assistive device such as a walker, cane, or crutches
Participants will be compensated.
Study Personnel
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Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD
Executive Director, Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB); Director, Max N?der Center for Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes 嫩B研究院Funding Source
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National Institutes of Health