Prosthetic foot incorporating adjustable bladders

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1991-02-28

1994-03-01

Frinks, Ronald

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

Leg

Foot

623 50, 623 55, A61F 266

Patent

active

052903192

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic foot is characterized by the provision of one or more bladders to vary the performance characteristics of the prosthesis. The bladders preferably include multiple chambers formed by full or partial bifurcation of the bladder, and may be tapered to permit operative alignment of the bladder with certain structural members of the foot. The pressure in the bladder is preferably alterable through the provision of valve means communicating with the bladder. A retaining strap is preferably provided to limit the movement of certain structural members of the foot with respect to other such structural members.

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patent: 4619661 (1986-10-01), Axelsson
patent: 4911724 (1990-03-01), Fikes
patent: 4959073 (1990-09-01), Merlette
patent: 5019109 (1991-05-01), Voisin

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