A new pylon materials in transtibial prosthesis: a preliminary study

• Main Authors: Shasmin, H.N., Abu Osman, Noor Azuan, Latif, L.A., Usman, J., Wan Abas, Wan Abu Bakar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/4434/1/A_NEW_PYLON_MATERIALS_IN_TRANSTIBIAL_PROSTHESIS_A_PRELIMINARY_STUDY.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/4434/; http://www.tsb-web.org.tw/isb2007/isb2007-paper/ISB/0532.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Prosthesis is used to provide an individual who has an amputated limb with the opportunity to perform functional tasks, particularly ambulation (walking). The basic components of these lower limb prostheses are the foot-ankle assembly, pylon (shank), socket and suspension system. The pylon, which co...