Clinical field-testing of ATLAS prosthetic system for trans-femoral amputees

Clinical field-testing of ATLAS prosthetic system for trans-femoral amputees

The ATLAS prosthetic system was tested on 47 trans-femoral amputees in two tropical areas. Although the craftsmanship was not acceptable, 46% (16/35) were malaligned many with the foot dorsiflexed, the user compliance was good (91%, 32/35), and the satisfaction rate high (71%, 25/35). However, after...

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Published in:Prosthetics and orthotics international Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 55
Main Authors: Jensen, J Steen, Raab, W
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01-04-2003
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Amputees - rehabilitation
Artificial Limbs
Humans
Knee Prosthesis
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Design
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Summary:The ATLAS prosthetic system was tested on 47 trans-femoral amputees in two tropical areas. Although the craftsmanship was not acceptable, 46% (16/35) were malaligned many with the foot dorsiflexed, the user compliance was good (91%, 32/35), and the satisfaction rate high (71%, 25/35). However, after 7-10 months failures occurred in 83% (29/35) mostly because of problems with the ATLAS knee mechanism. A modification was tested and 80% (12/15) had again failed at the knee after 6 (2-12) months. The ATLAS system in its current design should be abandoned for use for trans-femoral amputees.
ISSN:0309-3646
DOI:10.3109/03093640309167977