Focus of this research paper is to present new methodology of planning, designing, manufacturing and way of using transtibial prosthesis. Across the globe, almost every 30 seconds one leg is amputated due to diabetes and by 2050, number of leg amputees will double its number in the USA [1, 11]. Idea of proposed methodology is to simplify and enhance existing process of manufacturing transtibial prosthesis. In addition, existing process of manufacturing is time-consuming, and artisan dependant. Enhancements suggested in this research are acquired using technologies of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing (AM). Transtibial prosthesis main functions are to guide and protect the residual limb. It uses forces from limb to make a movement. Prosthesis main parts are socket, pylon and foot. In this research serial produced pylon and foot were used while socket was designed and manufactured with the help of Computer aided designing and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) according to model obtained using 3D scanner. New way of using transtibial prosthesis is suggested in this research. Throughout the day, leg stump volume is changing and so is the need for socket pressure. Presented socket has feature to change its width and pressure on the leg stump using three fasteners located on median and posterolateral walls of the socket. Accordingly, socket can easily be adapted to users needs and quality of life is expected to improve. ; Ideja ovog diplomskog rada je prezentiranje nove metodologije planiranja, izvedbe, proizvodnje i načina korištenja transtibijalne proteze. Skoro svakih 30 sekundi jedna je noga amputirana zbog posljedica komplikacija dijabetesa, a prema predviđanjima do 2050. će se udvostručit broj osoba s amputiranom nogom u SAD-u [1, 11]. Cilj predložene metodologije je pojednostaviti i unaprijediti postojeći proces proizvodnje transtibijalne proteze. Osim toga, postojeći proces proizvodnje je dugotrajan i ovisi o iskustvu protetičara. Unaprijeđenja predložena u ovom istraživanju dobivena su korištenjem tehnologija 3D ...


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    Title :

    ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATION IN TRANSTIBIAL SOCKET DESIGN


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    Publication date :

    2018-07-13


    Type of media :

    Theses


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    629





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