"Quantifying the Regional Load-Bearing Ability of Trans-Tibial Stumps" by Ming Zhang and Winson Lee
Home Search Browse Communities My Account About Digital Commons Network™ Skip to main content My Account Contact Us FAQ Home < Previous Next > Home > eis > papers > 6733 Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A Title Quantifying the Regional Load-Bearing Ability of Trans-Tibial Stumps Authors Ming Zhang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Winson Lee, University of WollongongFollow RIS ID 114295 Publication Details Zhang, M. & Lee, W. C. C. (2006). Quantifying the Regional Load-Bearing Ability of Trans-Tibial Stumps. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 30 (1), 25-34. Abstract This paper reports findings of experiments aiming to (1) compare the load tolerant ability over different regions of stumps of lower limb amputees, (2) study the effect of walking on the load tolerant ability, and (3) examine the distal-end weight-bearing ability supported by different interface materials. The method was to apply increasing load to the stump up to the pain level through a force transducer or a digital scale, considering the effect of regional difference, walking, and interface materials. The results show that the patellar tendon and the distal end of the fibula were the best and worst load-tolerant region, respectively. Walking with prostheses tended to increase the load-tolerant ability, which is thought to be due to the massage-like effect of the socket. Different interface materials did not significantly alter the distal-end weight-bearing ability. However, there was a great difference in the distal-end weight-bearing ability among different subjects. Download DOWNLOADS Since June 04, 2017 Included in Engineering Commons, Science and Technology Studies Commons Share COinS Link to publisher version (DOI) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640500468074 Search Enter search terms: Select context to search: in this series in this repository across all repositories Advanced Search Notify me via email or RSS Browse Communities Authors UOW Authors Author Corner FAQ Links University of Wollongong Library Digital Collections Digital Commons Home | About | FAQ | My Account | Accessibility Statement Privacy Copyright
