Smart prosthetic sockets aim to improve comfort and performance

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research 2:01 Smart prosthetic sockets aim to improve comfort and performance

By:

Jama Green

3 Apr 2023 701

Individuals with an amputation unavoidably find that throughout the course of the day, fit and comfort of their prosthetic device degrades due to volume loss in the residual limb.This volume loss can lead to pain, skin irritations, and soft tissue injuries.

Associate Professor Michael Philen (Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering) and Professor Michael Madigan (Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering) have teamed to combine their respective expertise in smart materials and biomechanics. They are working to develop new prosthesis technology that provides a higher level of comfort and mobility for the wearer.