Prospective Intervention Study Using Immediate-Fit, Adjustable Prostheses for Persons With Lower Limb Loss in Botswana—A Feasibility and Patient Acceptance Trial
This socket system seems to be a feasible option for persons with lower limb loss in Botswana. To address the issues raised by participants and enhance user acceptance, the immediate-fit, adjustable system should become less bulky and include a cosmetic cover.
Authors
- Maikutlo Kebaetse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4131-5810)
- Frances S. Shofer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6813-4791)
- Jessica Kenia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6416-1450)
- Timothy R. Dillingham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3945-1186)
- Ntsatsi Mogorosi
Institutions
- University of Botswana (BW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2024-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/phm.0000000000002536
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.18
Funders
- University of Pennsylvania
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research