Qualitative investigation into the functional problems of transtibial prostheses when amputees perform agricultural work
Yessika María Ortega Bedoya,
Elizabeth Rendón Vélez,
Valentina Mejía Londoño
et al.
Abstract:Background:
A significant number of Colombian farmers who are transtibial amputees are civilian victims of landmines. Current prostheses are inadequately adapted for agricultural work, resulting in functional challenges in this context.
Objective(s):
This study aims to analyze and categorize the functional problems of transtibial prostheses in the Colombian agricultural context, incorporating perspectives from prosthesis users, manufacturers, and design… Show more
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