Classifying prosthetic use via accelerometry in persons with transtibial amputations.

Knowledge of how persons with amputation use their prostheses and how this use changes over time may facilitate effective rehabilitation practices and enhance understanding of prosthesis functionality. Perpetual monitoring and classification of prosthesis use may also increase the health and quality of life for prosthetic users. Existing monitoring and classification systems are often limited in that they require the subject to manipulate the sensor (e.

A Novel Measurement Device for Volume Management in Lower Limb Amputees: A Technical Note.

Many amputees suffer from irritation and wounds as a result of poor residual limb volume management. Reasons contributing to failure to maintain volume properly include peripheral neuropathy, cognitive impairment, and social/cultural issues. Amputees commonly use socks of various thicknesses to account for diurnal limb volume loss.