Persons with an upper leg amputation
Conditions
Interventions
Part I:
Participants will walk with five different prosthetic knees with varying biomechanical characteristics. The instantaneous effect of these prosthetic knees on the gait pattern will be determine
Sponsors
Research department of a rehabilitation centre
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Part I and III - Aged 18 or above - Unilateral transfemoral amputation or knee disarticulation - Functional level of K3 or K4 - At least one year after amputation Part II: - Aged 18 or above - Unilateral transfemoral amputation or knee disarticulation - Subject is expected to regain walking ability
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Other musculoskeletal problems influencing walking ability - Stump problems/bad socket fitting - Severe cognitive problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Part I - Spatiotemporal variables such as stance/swing phase duration of double support phases. - Bilateral joint angle excursions of the hip, knee, and ankle. - Amount of energy produced and/or absorbed at the hip of the prosthetic leg and the joints of the intact leg. - Muscle activity patterns of muscles of both the stump and intact leg. - Energy cost of walking. Part II: - Spatiotemporal variables such as stance/swing phase duration of double support phases. - Bilateral joint angle excursions of the hip, knee, and ankle. - Prosthesis-related quality of life - Balance confidence - Performance-based measures of mobility. - Participation. Part III: Bilateral joint angle excursions | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Part I: - Possible relationships between baseline and/or gait characteristics and the gait pattern while walking with different prosthesis. - Clinical applicability of a novel fully ambulatory gait analysis system. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactErik Prinsen
Roessinghsbleekweg 33b
Outcome results
None listed