This ground-breaking title begins with an introductory overview of
the Lower Extremity Gait Systems (LEGS) project, identifying concerns
and observations as context for the reader to consider topics and
challenges detailed in later chapters. Next are chapters that explore
relevant military and civilian needs, and an essential historical
context of the capabilities and limitations of contemporary
prosthetics. The section concludes with an overview of essential
components used in passive and active lower limb prosthetics, including
sockets, foot, ankle, and knee systems, as well as emerging bionic
systems. A second section considers research and development in
orthotics, synthetic and biological materials, volitional control, and
wearable robotics (also known as exoskeletons). Finally, expert authors
explore advanced science and emerging medical perspectives in research
related to limb salvage, osseointegration, limb transplantation, and
tissue engineering. Designed for medical practitioners, engineers,
students, and researchers who use or develop prosthetic technology for
civilian or military amputees, Full Stride: Advancing the State of the Art in Lower Extremity Gait Systems will
be of great interest to trauma specialists, orthopedists,
rehabilitation specialists, nursing staff and physical therapists, as
well as researchers and scientists who specialize in fields that shape
and inform advanced prosthetic device development such as materials
sciences, engineering (electrical, mechanical, biomedical), robotics,
and human physiology.
Edited by:
Victoria Tepe,
Charles Peterson
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1st ed. 2017
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Weight: 917g
ISBN: 9781493972456
ISBN 10: 1493972456
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 23 September 2017
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Section I: Past and Present.- The History and Future of LEGS.- Lower Limb Disability: Present Military and Civilian Needs.- Sacrifice, Science, and Support: A History of Modern Prosthetics.- Overview of the Components Used in Active and Passive Lower Limb Prosthetic Devices.- Wearable Robotic Approaches to Lower Extremity Gait Systems.- Orthotic Device Research.- Synthetic and Biological Multi-Functional Smart Materials Applications to Lower Extremity Gait Systems.- Volitional Control Research.- Section II: Next Steps.- Limb Amputation vs. Limb Salvage.- Osseointegration Research.- Lower Extremity Transplantation: Concepts, Challenges, Controversies.- Limb Regrowth and Tissue Engineering Alternatives.
Victoria Tepe, PhD Senior Scientist/Program Manager The Geneva Foundation Tacoma, WA, USA Charles M. Peterson, MD, MBA, FACP Research Associate Professor of Chemistry Syracuse University Syracuse, NY, USA President MarquiSci Potomac, MD, USA
