Why Transfemoral Amputation Ins tead of Knee Disarticulation?

Year 2018, Volume: 17 Issue: 1, 21 - 24, 11.12.2018

Serap Alsancak Senem Güner

https://doi.org/10.1501/Ashd_0000000134

Abstract

The
aim of this study is to determine gait patterns of the knee disarticulation
(KD) and  transfemoral (TF) amputee using
microprocessor prostheses and c ompare to normal gait.  Two amputees and eight healthy person (control
group) participa ted in this study. Knee joint  was a C-leg, while the foot was Axion foot in
both prosthetic u sers. Three-dimensional gait  analysis was performed via Vicon Nexsus motion
analysis system. Results of studied,  asymmetries
that differences in  results between
prosthetic side and sound side higher in knee  disarticulation patients. 

Keywords

Gait analysis, Knee disartic ulation

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