Compression and tension behavior of the prosthetic foam materials polyurethane, EVA, Pelite (TM) and a combination of polyurethane and EVA: A preliminary study

• Main Authors: Lutfi, Siti Nur Nabilah, Abd Razak, Nasrul Anuar, Ali, Sadeeq, Gholizadeh, Hossein
• Format: Article
• Published: De Gruyter 2021
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/26398/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Materials with low-strength and low-impedance properties, such as elastomers and polymeric foams are major contributors to prosthetic liner design. Polyethylene-Light (Pelite (TM)) is a foam liner that is the most frequently used in prosthetics but it does not cater to all amputees' limb and sk...