Qualitative investigation into the functional problems of transtibial prostheses when amputees perform agricultural work
Prosthesis designs should facilitate sweat drainage or quick drying to address issues with soft sockets and socks. Sockets should be padded to minimize residual limb injuries. Durable, low-cost, and easily replaceable soft sockets are essential for farming environments. Additionally, farmers need a prosthetic foot that flexes when caught in brush or walking on uneven/inclined surfaces, allowing movement in two physiological planes without compromising strength and durability.
Authors
- Yessika María Ortega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2763-0080)
- Fanny Valencia Legarda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1069-6016)
- Jesús Alberto Plata Contreras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0284-092X)
- Elizabeth Rendón‐Vélez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6624-5930)
- Valentina Mejía Londoño (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8135-9335)
Institutions
- Universidad de Antioquia (CO)
- Fundación Universitaria María Cano (CO)
- Universidad EAFIT (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Prosthetics and Orthotics International
- Published
- 2024-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/pxr.0000000000000387
- Primary Topic
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00