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Development of a prototype for a prosthesis implant of one degree freedom for the ankle joint


MOJ Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Hernández Ramírez A, Urriolagoitia-Sosa G, Díaz León C, Romero Ángeles B, Hernández Cerón A, Torres San Miguel C R, Urriolagoitia Calderón G

Abstract

The manufacture of a joint ankle implant prostheses is one of the most relevant topics when it comes to improving the quality of life in patients who lose this movement motor function. Therefore, a design is required that emulates the flexo-extension movement as naturally as possible.

Keywords

ankle joint, prosthesis, manufacture, gait, support phases, restored, flexo, extension, manufacturing, mobility, biological, compatibility, simplicity, design

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