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Prosthetics and Orthotics International Volume 7, 1983 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Biomechanics of the through-knee prosthesis

J. Hughes National Centre for Training and Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Glasgow
Pages 96-99 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 

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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