Temperature measurement and control system for transtibial prostheses: Functional evaluation.
The accumulation of heat inside the prosthetic socket increases skin temperature and fosters perspira- tion, which consequently leads to high tissue stress, friction blister, discomfort, unpleasant odor, and decreased prosthesis suspension and use. In the present study, the prototype of a temperatur...
| Publicado en: | Assistive Technology Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 16 - 24 |
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| Formato: | equations & formulas pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2018
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