Selection of Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms
Les Barnes
Description
Collection
Title:
Selection of Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms
Creator:
Les Barnes
Date:
6/6/2000
Text:
Are there current (International or Local) classification systems for the
prescription of Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms? If there are, how widespread
are they used?
During the 1970's & 1980's the US Veterans Administration Dept. of Medicine
and Surgery produced a publication called Program Guide - Selection and
application of Knee Mechanisms. Is there a current edition which is still
used or is there a replacement document?
I know of the ISO standards for prosthetic components and the Otto Bock
classification system of their components for patient's weight and activity
level. I also know many prosthetic component suppliers provide advice,
technical information, and accreditation for the use of their components.
However, what I am looking for is an impartial assessment of prosthetic
knee mechanisms and a selection guide.
Does such a thing exist?
Les Barnes
Lecturer, Latrobe University
Melbourne, Australia.
prescription of Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms? If there are, how widespread
are they used?
During the 1970's & 1980's the US Veterans Administration Dept. of Medicine
and Surgery produced a publication called Program Guide - Selection and
application of Knee Mechanisms. Is there a current edition which is still
used or is there a replacement document?
I know of the ISO standards for prosthetic components and the Otto Bock
classification system of their components for patient's weight and activity
level. I also know many prosthetic component suppliers provide advice,
technical information, and accreditation for the use of their components.
However, what I am looking for is an impartial assessment of prosthetic
knee mechanisms and a selection guide.
Does such a thing exist?
Les Barnes
Lecturer, Latrobe University
Melbourne, Australia.
Citation
Les Barnes, “Selection of Prosthetic Knee Mechanisms,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/214808.
