Design and optimization of a hip disarticulation prosthesis using the remote center of motion mechanism.

Background: Hip disarticulation prostheses (HDPs) are not routinely seen in clinical practice, and traditional hip prostheses rotate around an axis at the front side of the pelvic socket.Objective: This study proposes a mechanism to restore the rotation center to the acetabulum of the amputated side...

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Published in:Technology & Health Care Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 269 - 282
Main Authors: Li, Xinwei, Deng, Zhipeng, Meng, Qiaoling, Bai, Shaoping, Chen, Wenming, Yu, Hongliu
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. 2021
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