Multi-Axis Prosthetic (MAP) Ankle: Guiding Amputees Towards Independence
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Team members: Andre Woloshuk, Mitchell Hoge, Peter Russel, Michael Loke
There are an estimated 9.6 million people in developing countries living with the consequences of lower limb amputation. With monthly Guatemalan incomes averaging less than $300, affordable prosthetics lack the necessary stability and flexibility to allow patients to earn a living. There is a need for a comfortable, durable, and locally produced ankle prosthetic for adults in developing countries that provides the same range of motion as the normal human ankle at low-cost and. In order to solve this clinical need, a solution has been developed that can help improve mobility and help lower limb amputees regain independence to support themselves and their families. This unique design restricts the range of motion of the ankle to precise angles for plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, eversion, adduction, abduction to mimic normal human motion. The solution gives the ankle controlled motion as well as a method for returning the foot to an un-rotated, equilibrium position. Additionally, the design withstands extensive (2 million cycles) repetitive loading. The ankle-foot interface is composed of a four-hole pyramid receiver, which is a standard connecting piece for all prosthetic ankles. This allows the design to be universal to all prosthetic feet. Verification testing has shown this design is able to provide increased flexibility and stability, while remaining low-cost, accessible, and durable for amputees in developing countries. This prosthetic will provide an avenue for amputees to return to work and independent living. - Наука та технологія
We amputees have a saying: “Great components are good, but a good fitting socket is GREAT!”
I’d give damned near anything, for once in my life, to have a good socket.
My leg is amputated below the knee but I don't have enough money to get a shoe.😢
I live in Thailand, and would like to help to produce and help people here without resources to buy a new foot/leg. I have experience with CNC and some machines at home enough potent to carve hard stainles steel (HRC50 is the hardest i have never carved, but i think i can try with harder) , carving hard and soft metals, also have printers, knowledge of computers, design, small experience with resin casting and fiber carbon use, wide experience making molds of silicone and willing to help. Can you guide me how i can help? How i can get your models to print here? Any organization like yours here where i can help? Thanks
I am saying from Bangladesh, I need an artificial leg, please tell me how to get this leg, please.
Do you have plans or tech downloads for this?
2 Kilograms is a lot of weight for the lower part of the limb
I would love to have one of these I cannot afford a ankle for my prosthetic leg and I have poor balance so any time I step on something that is even a little different than the flat surface I either fall stumble or almost fall . It is very dangerous and scary. I am so tired of getting hurt, if anyone can tell me more on how I can get one of these I would be very grateful. Thank you
No shit!! I wish they would provide them HERE for under $50.00!!!
Is it only for developing countries or can Canadians and Americans purchase it?
It looks amazing
Do u have ur branch in India
How do I contact u
How can I get one of them I’m a BKA and I am walking with something that’s maybe a step up from a peg leg
You an amputee
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@劉承浠LAU SHING HEI You got yours in hospital? Please reply thankyou very much.
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