Advances in Lower-limb Prosthetic Technology

Justin Z. Laferrier; Robert Gailey

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2009.08.003

Advances in Lower-limb Prosthetic Technology

Justin Z. Laferrier, Robert Gailey

Physical Therapy

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Abstract

The boundaries once faced by individuals with amputations are quickly being overcome through biotechnology. Although there are currently no prosthetics capable of replicating anatomic function, there have been radical advancements in prosthetic technology, medical science, and rehabilitation in the past 30 years, vastly improving functional mobility and quality of life for individuals with lower-limb amputations. What once seemed impossible is rapidly becoming reality. The future seems limitless, and the replication of anatomic function now seems possible.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	87-110
Number of pages	24
Journal	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Volume	21
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2009.08.003
State	Published - Feb 2010

Keywords

Elastomer
Microprocessor
Negative Pressure
Ossesointegration
Prosthesis
Silicone

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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