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. 1983 Aug;7(2):96-9.
doi: 10.3109/03093648309166981.

Biomechanics of the through-knee prosthesis

J Hughes

Biomechanics of the through-knee prosthesis

J Hughes. Prosthet Orthot Int. 1983 Aug.

Abstract

The biomechanics of the through-knee prosthesis is considered in detail and comparisons made with the above-knee case. Socket shape and suspension are discussed and comment offered on knee function in both stance and swing phases.

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