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Consistency, Precision, And Accuracy Of Optical And Electromagnetic Shape-Capturing Systems For Digital Measurement Of Residual-Limb Anthropometrics Of Persons With Transtibial Amputation, Mark Geil
Kinesiology Faculty Publications
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing systems have been adapted for specific use in prosthetics, providing practitioners with a means to digitally capture the shape of a patient’s limb, modify the socket model using software, and automatically manufacture either a positive model to be used in the fabrication of a socket or the socket itself. The digital shape captured is a three-dimensional (3-D) model from which standard anthropometric measures can be easily obtained. This study recorded six common anthropometric dimensions from CAD shape files of three foam positive models of the residual limbs of persons with transtibial amputations. Two systems …
Consistency And Accuracy Of Measurement Of Lower Extremity Amputee Anthropometrics, Mark Geil
Consistency And Accuracy Of Measurement Of Lower Extremity Amputee Anthropometrics, Mark Geil
Kinesiology Faculty Publications
Lower-limb amputees often exhibit large fluctuation in residual-limb shape, necessitating careful observation and anthropometric measurement for prosthetists to ensure socket fit. Anthropometric measurement may become more important as an outcome measure indicating success in rehabilitation. This study investigated the accuracy and reliability of seven prosthetic anthropometric measurement devices as used by a group of eight prosthetic-orthotic practitioners and a group of five prostheticorthotic students to measure six common anthropometric dimensions on three foam positive models of transtibial amputee residual limbs. Two of the models were identical, enabling assessment of individual repeatability. Some clinically significant errors were noted in the results; …