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Microprocessor feet improve prosthetic mobility and physical function relative to non-microprocessor feet

Introduction: The clinical benefits associated with the microprocessor regulation of prosthetic ankle position and resistance have largely been reported through manufacturer conducted research in controlled laboratory environments. Measures with greater ecological validity are needed. This study aim...

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Autores principales: Weber, Eric L, Stevens, Phillip M, England, Dwiesha L, Swilley, Vahness D, Wurdeman, Shane R
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9284201/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35845118
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20556683221113320
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Stevens, Phillip M
England, Dwiesha L
Swilley, Vahness D
Wurdeman, Shane R
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description Introduction: The clinical benefits associated with the microprocessor regulation of prosthetic ankle position and resistance have largely been reported through manufacturer conducted research in controlled laboratory environments. Measures with greater ecological validity are needed. This study aimed to understand if there are differences in physical function and mobility outcomes as patients transitioned from a non-Microprocessor to Microprocessor Feet. Method: A retrospective analysis of patient outcomes was performed. Patient-reported benefits associated with the adoption of such prosthetic foot-ankle mechanisms were collected from 23 individuals through the longitudinal use of a custom short form of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Physical Function and individual items from the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire. Results: The impact of Microprocessor Feet upon physical function and mobility were observed in a significant increase in physical function (mean increase in t-score of 5.4 ± 1.25; p = .0004) and significant improvements in several mobility items. Conclusions: Collectively, these measures support the beneficial impact of Microprocessor Feet on improving socket comfort, reducing back pain, improving sit to stand transfers and enhancing hill ascent and descent as well as stair negotiation.
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spelling pubmed-92842012022-07-16 Microprocessor feet improve prosthetic mobility and physical function relative to non-microprocessor feet Weber, Eric L Stevens, Phillip M England, Dwiesha L Swilley, Vahness D Wurdeman, Shane R J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng Original Manuscript Introduction: The clinical benefits associated with the microprocessor regulation of prosthetic ankle position and resistance have largely been reported through manufacturer conducted research in controlled laboratory environments. Measures with greater ecological validity are needed. This study aimed to understand if there are differences in physical function and mobility outcomes as patients transitioned from a non-Microprocessor to Microprocessor Feet. Method: A retrospective analysis of patient outcomes was performed. Patient-reported benefits associated with the adoption of such prosthetic foot-ankle mechanisms were collected from 23 individuals through the longitudinal use of a custom short form of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Physical Function and individual items from the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire. Results: The impact of Microprocessor Feet upon physical function and mobility were observed in a significant increase in physical function (mean increase in t-score of 5.4 ± 1.25; p = .0004) and significant improvements in several mobility items. Conclusions: Collectively, these measures support the beneficial impact of Microprocessor Feet on improving socket comfort, reducing back pain, improving sit to stand transfers and enhancing hill ascent and descent as well as stair negotiation. SAGE Publications 2022-07-11 /pmc/articles/PMC9284201/ /pubmed/35845118 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20556683221113320 Text en © The Author(s) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access pages (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9284201/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35845118
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20556683221113320
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