Pneumatic Prosthesis to Reduce Pressure and Irritation for Amputees
At the University of Waterloo in Canada, researchers have developed a microfluidic-based pneumatic system that adjusts the pressure within the socket of a lower limb prosthesis. The aim is to achieve the ideal pressure and adjust the fit of the prost...
Source: Medgadget - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Rehab prosthetics UWaterloo Source Type: blogs
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