Evidence-Based Recommendation of a Powered Knee for Bone-Anchored Prostheses

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Opublikowano: 2026-10-20

This research study evaluates the mechanical safety and functional performance of the Power Knee, a motorized prosthetic joint used by individuals with bone-anchored implants. By tracking over 1,300 steps from thirteen participants, researchers utilized wireless sensors to measure the exact forces and moments applied to the skeletal interface during daily activities. The findings demonstrate that transitioning to this active bionic technology is secure and may provide superior ambulatory efficiency compared to older, passive models. Ultimately, the source aims to establish evidence-based guidelines for clinicians to support the use of powered prosthetics in rehabilitating lower limb loss. This work bridges the...