The Effect of Different Measurement-manufacturing Techniques on Load Distribution in Amputees
The Effect of Different Measurement-manufacturing Techniques on Load Distribution in Amputees
Alignment of the prosthesis with the stump is performed through the socket. Good socket stump
 fit provides near-normal posture and weight-transfer pattern. It also ensures that the walk
 is painless and low-energy. Recently, studies have been carried out to use 3D printers in
 socket production. 3D method is accepted as an effective and reliable method in prosthetic
 socket production. The purpose of this study is to compare the pressures distrubution in the
 sockets produced by conventional and 3D scanners and printers in the transtibial amputee.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Being unilateral transtibial amputation

 -  To have enough perception level to understand and apply commands

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  To have orthopedic, neurological, etc. disorder other than amputation that will affect
 posture or gait

 -  The presence of pain that will affect the posture or walking pattern

 -  Wound / tenderness on the stump

 -  Visual impairment that will affect the posture or gait pattern

 -  Use of any assistive device (walking stick, canary, etc.) during walking