Mark R. Pitkin

Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Foreword from a Clinical Biomechanist, Applied Physiologist and Prosthetist teaching graduate students in Prosthetics & Orthotics. While there are many books on Biomechanics, arguably the quintessential science of limb prosthetics, none addresses the fundamental principles in sufficient detail and depth to be practically useful to the prosthetist, rehabilitation specialist or researcher. Dr. Pitkin's monograph is an exemplary collection of theoretical principles from his research and o- ers, presented in its clinical and applied biomechanics form. The textbook provides an excellent overview of the many facets of lower limb prosthetic design and engineering for the ardent clinician researcher and student. The book delves into many of the basic concepts that are required knowledge for the clinician and the scientist to have as the foundation for their work. Dr. Pitkin has an e- quent manner in which he reflects on the history and literature to tell the storied evolution of prosthetic design . He takes the reader on a journey to consider his theories, which have substantive foundations to contemplate. By the end of chapter one, we have the basic h- tory and an appreciation for the rationale behind the "rolling joint ankle" with evidence to support his theoretical views.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer Berlin Heidelberg / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-642-44788-4
• 2010
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9783642447884
• ISBN-10: 3642447880
• Artikelnr.: 42162595

Inhaltsangabe

Lower Limb Prosthesis.- Biomechanical Investigations of Sound and Prosthetic Gait.- Theory of Ballistic Gait in Prosthetics.- Theory of Designing the Anthropomorphic Lower Limb Prostheses.- Biomechanical Evaluation of Experimental Prostheses.- Principle of Spectral Reciprocity in Biomechanics of Locomotion.- Biomechanical Aspects of Direct Skeletal Attachment of Lower Limb Prostheses.

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From the reviews:

"Pitkin's work serves as a foundation for designing and manufacturing contemporary lower limb prosthetics. ... Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics is well written and easy to read, considering its heavy emphasis on biomechanical principles and theories. ... the book does summarize current understanding of basic movement concepts, measurements, and challenges for future design and so should appeal to the academician and prosthetist and serve as an invaluable tool for prosthetic research." -- Brian M. Kelly, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 304 (21), December, 2010