Mechanical loading of bone-anchored implants during functional performance tests in service members with transfemoral limb loss
Jonathan R. Gladish,
Christopher L. Dearth,
Mark D. Beachler
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionFor individuals with limb loss, bone-anchored implants create a direct structural and functional connection to a terminal prosthesis. Here, we characterized the mechanical loads distal to the abutment during several functional performance tests in Service members with transfemoral (TF) limb loss, to expand on prior work evaluating more steady-state ambulation on level ground or slopes/stairs.MethodsTwo males with unilateral TF limb loss and two males with bilateral TF limb loss participated after t… Show more
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