METHOD OF SELECTION OF PARAMETERS OF LOWER EXTREMITY PROSTHESIS Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: medical equipment, can be used in orthopedics and prosthetics at rehabilitation of patients with amputation of lower extremities. SUBSTANCE: improper fit of the stump and attachment of the prosthesis are determined with the aid of a test for a fixed position of the stump in the receiving sleeve at a change of the standing conditions; the most stable standing position is chosen. The prosthesis structure is determined by means of adjusting devices and simultaneous checking of pressure distribution on the supporting surface; the margin of stability of standing on the prosthesis is estimated by a functional test; the test for fixed position of the stump in the receiving sleeve is carried out by a multiple taking of a convenient pose on the stand; in adjustment of the prosthesis structure distribution of pressure in the support of the prosthetic side is normalized; in adjustment of the prosthesis structure in the sagittal plane distribution of pressure in the support in the anteroposterior direction is checked; in adjustment of the prosthesis structure in the frontal plane pressure distribution in the medial-lateral direction is checked, and in adjustment of the prosthesis structure in the horizontal plane pressure distribution over the entire supporting surface is checked. EFFECT: facilitated procedure. 9 dwg, 7 tbl