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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Validation of a Custom Interface Pressure Measurement System to Improve Fitting of Transtibial Prosthetic Check Sockets.

Lucy Armitage, Kenny Cho, Emre Sariyildiz, Angela Buller, Stephen O'Brien, Lauren Kark

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Article in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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0.5field-weighted citation impact, top 40% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Lucy ArmitageSchool of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7837-0640
Kenny ChoSchool of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
Emre SariyildizSchool of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4528-2545
Angela BullerOrthopaedic Appliances, Pty, Ltd. (OAPL), Alexandria, NSW 2015, Australia.
Stephen O'BrienGraduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
Lauren KarkGraduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
University of Wollongong · AUUNSW Sydney · AU

Funding

University of Wollongong IV003
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Achievement of fit between the residual limb and prosthetic socket during socket manufacture is a priority for clinicians and is essential for safety. Clinicians have recognised the potential benefits of having a sensor system that can provide objective socket-limb interface pressure measurements during socket fitting, but the cost of existing systems makes current technology prohibitive. This study will report on the characterisation, validation and preliminary clinical implementation of a low cost, portable, wireless sensor system designed for use during socket manufacture. Characterisation and benchtop testing demonstrated acceptable accuracy, behaviour at variable temperature, and dynamic response for use in prosthetic socket applications. Our sensor system was validated with simultaneous measurement by a commercial sensor system in the sockets of three transtibial prosthesis users during a fitting session in the clinic. There were no statistically significant differences between the sensor system and the commercial sensor for a variety of functional activities. The sensor system was found to be valid in this clinical context. Future work should explore how pressure data relates to ratings of fit and comfort, and how objective pressure data might be used to assist in clinical decision making.

Indexed as

Artificial LimbsAmputation StumpsExtremitiesProsthesis Designamputationinterface pressureprosthetic socket

Identifiers

PMID37050838
PMCPMC10099032
OpenAlexW4362700830

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