The purpose of this industry-initiated research study is to test that a powered microprocessor controlled knee improves metabolic function during walking in level and sloped conditions as compared to the subject's physician prescribed prosthesis.
Males and Females with unilateral knee disarticulation or transfemoral (KD/TF) amputation.
a body mass greater than 49Kg and less than 117Kg
18-75 years of age
Have an ambulation potential of K3 or K4
Cannot walk at different speeds (MCFL K0-K2)
Limb-loss below the knee or through the hip
More than one amputation.
Uses an assistive device for walking
Loma Linda University
Lead sponsor
Össur Iceland ehf
Collaborator