Above-knee amputation transfemoral amputation
Conditions
Interventions
An introduction and practice with the prosthesis prototype inside the
Radboudumc under supervision of a physiotherapist, researcher, orthopaedic
technician, and the manufacturer.
Sponsors
Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 18 year or older and able to provide informed consent. Underwent a uni-lateral transfemoral amputation and underwent a surgery implementing the osseointegration implant more than 2 years ago. Able to walk independently (MFC-level K3 or higher)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Vascular, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions or medication affecting balance or gait Patients with psychiatric disorders Weight > 100 kg Current problems with the alignment of the prosthesis Fitted with a new prosthesis knee-component within the last 3 months or with a new prosthesis ankle-component within the last month
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameters are oxygen consumption, walking distance, and the symmetry index for spatiotemporal, kinetic and kinematic parameters. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functionality is captured in number of stumbles during walking and the answers on the user report. The participant*s experience by the answers on the user report. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed