University of Basra master's thesis examines the effect of foot type on the vibration of prostheses
A master's thesis at the University of Basra's College of Engineering has investigated the effect of the type of prosthetic foot on the vibrations and stresses experienced by below-knee prostheses.
The thesis, submitted by student Haider Rahim Moibed, aims to provide insights that can lead to improved prosthetic technology, ultimately enhancing the overall user experience for below-knee amputees, by investigating the effect of different types of prosthetic feet on both the vibrations and stresses experienced by below-knee prostheses during normal activities such as walking.
The thesis included four chapters in which the student discussed a CT scan of the actual dimension of the amputated part below the knee of the patient through a computerized X-ray imaging procedure in which a narrow beam of X-rays is directed to the patient and rapidly rotated around the body, producing signals that are processed by the computer to generate cross-sectional images or slices.
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