One-piece mechanically differentiated prosthetic foot and associ

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1995-01-31

1997-12-09

Willse, David H.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Leg

Ankle

623 53, A61F 266

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active

056955260

ABSTRACT:
A lightweight foot prosthesis is claimed, being formed from a single piece of material and having a heel, a raised instep having a groove adjacent its lower surface and forward and rear contact surfaces, the contact surfaces defining a saddle-shaped surface therebetween, and a substantially flat toe.

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