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Review
. 2014 Jan;31(1):173-85.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2013.09.008.

Prosthetic options available for the diabetic lower limb amputee

Gautham Chitragari  1 , David B Mahler, Brandon J Sumpio, Peter A Blume, Bauer E Sumpio
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Review

Prosthetic options available for the diabetic lower limb amputee

Gautham Chitragari et al. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Although the rate of lower limb amputation in patients with diabetes is decreasing, amputation still remains a major complication of diabetes. Prosthetics have been long used to help amputees ambulate. The last decade has seen many advances in prostheses with the enhanced understanding of the mechanics of ambulation and improved use of technology. This review describes the different types of prosthetic options available for below knee, ankle, and foot amputees, emphasizing the latest advances in prosthetic design.

Keywords: Lower limb prosthesis; Power knee; Proprio foot; Prosthetic feet; Prosthetic knee; Recent advances in prosthesis; iWALK.

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