PROSTHESIS OF LOWER EXTREMITY AND A PART OF TRUNK Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: device has adjustable supporting femoral casing, telescopic structure of bearing cantilever provided with tuning unit. Spring mechanism is created in femoral upright. Controllable pusher rest member is mounted on semi-corset to improve biomechanical parameters of walking. Hip joint hinge structure reduces prosthesis size. EFFECT: improved functional properties; reduced handicapped person power expenditure spent for moving; improved blood circulation in intact extremity; improved cosmetic results in walking. 3 dwg