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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
Volume 13, Issue 5, Pages 326-335Publisher
AMER ACAD ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200509000-00006
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Prosthetic components for both transtibial and transfemoral amputations are available for patients of every level of ambulation. Most current suspension systems, knees, foot/ankle assemblies, and shock absorbers use endoskeletal construction that emphasizes total contact and weight distribution between bony structures and soft tissues. Different components offer varying benefits to energy expenditure, activity level, balance, and proprioception. Less dynamic ambulators may use fixed-cadence knees and non-dynamic response feet; higher functioning walkers benefit from dynamic, response feet and variable-cadence knees. In addition, specific considerations must be kept in mind when fitting a patient with peripheral vascular disease or diabetes.
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