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Original Research

Design and evaluation of a hydraulic mechanism with available components for passive knee prostheses

Saran KeeratihattayakornMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Center of Excellence for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Implant, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
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Chanyaphan VirulsriMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Center of Excellence for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Implant, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Chawin OphaswongseMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Center of Excellence for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Implant, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5389-8577View further author information
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Pairat TangpornprasertMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Center of Excellence for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Implant, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
Pages 144-151 | Received 26 May 2018, Accepted 08 Jul 2019, Published online: 13 Sep 2019

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