Adjustable lower limb prosthesis

作者: Joseph Arbogast , Robert Arbogast

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关键词: Deformation (meteorology)Thermoplastic matrixMaterials scienceThermoplasticComposite materialAnatomyLower limb prosthesisProsthesis

摘要: A lower limb prosthesis as a prosthetic foot and an elongate rod formed substantially of unidirectional long fibers embedded in thermoplastic matrix, the extending parallel to length rod. An adjustment apparatus for includes pair pods which may be clamped rotated at controlled angles once has been heated its deformation temperature.

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