The overall goal of this study is to further develop and clinically assess a computational and data-driven design and manufacturing framework for mechanical interfaces that quantitatively produces transtibial prosthetic sockets in a faster and more cost-effective way than conventional processes. The main hypothesis of this proposal is that the novel quantitative interface is equivalent to, or better than, a conventional interface in terms of: 1) gait symmetry, 2) skin contact pressures, 3) skin surface temperature, and 4) comfort as evaluated from a questionnaire.
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Local skin pressure while wearing a socket
Timeframe: Assessed once during (clinical) socket comfort evaluation phase. Measurements are for standing and walking exercises for the conventional and novel socket.
Skin surface temperature difference
Timeframe: Assessed once during (clinical) socket comfort evaluation phase. Measurements are for standing and walking exercises for the conventional and novel socket.
Gait parameter asymmetry
Timeframe: Assessed once during (clinical) socket comfort evaluation phase. Measurements are for standing and walking exercises for the conventional and novel socket.
Socket evaluation questionnaire
Timeframe: Assessed once during (clinical) socket comfort evaluation phase. Measurements are for sitting, standing and walking exercises for the conventional and novel socket.