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A New Lower Leg Prosthesis with Simulation Device for the Achilles Tendon

Menke, W
Medical doctor, Trier,

Bodem, F
Biophysicist and staff members, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz,

Casel, J
Biophysicist and staff members, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz,

Volkert, R
Biophysicist and staff members, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz,

Pages: 7    Published: Jan 1989

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Abstract

In former investigations it could be shown that binding release by active plantar flexion of the ankle joint has to be considered a regular heel release mechanism that occurs, in particular, in slow frontal ski falls. Based on these findings it seemed necessary to design a new lower leg prosthesis for testing ski boot design and skier/ski boot/ski binding interactions. This new lower leg prosthesis is presented in the following, and preliminary results of some pilot tests with the new prosthesis are demonstrated.