A new approach for the pistoning measurement in transtibial prosthesis

Gholizadeh H , Abu Osman NA , Lúvíksdóttir Á , Eshraghi A , Kamyab M , Wan Abas WA
Prosthet Orthot Int, 2011 Dec;35(4):360-4.
PMID: 21975850 DOI: 10.1177/0309364611423130

Abstract

Good suspension lessens the pistoning (vertical displacement) of the residual limb inside the prosthetic socket. Several methods are used for measuring the pistoning.

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