The choice and application of the knee joint


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Jun 25,2021

The choice and application of the knee joint   The knee joint is the most complicated part of all prosthetic accessories. It needs to provide stable and reliable support during the standing period, smooth and controlled movement when walking, and complete bending, sitting and other actions without restriction. .   Prostheses began in the 17th century, ranging from simple pendulum mechanisms to rubber cords and springs to pneumatic or hydraulic adjustments. All the way to the present, there are even some smart knee joints with CPU central processing units.   For patients with thigh amputations, the rehabilitation effect is often based on the correct choice of knee joints. The knee joints must be selected according to the patient’s age, physical strength, K-level and lifestyle, in order to maximize the function of the joints. maximize. The latest or most advanced knee joint is not suitable for everyone. For some patients, safety and stability are far more important than powerful functions. Active patients prefer a knee joint with better control and better function.   Therefore, as a prosthetic limb assembler and rehabilitation professional, one should choose the most suitable prosthetic joint according to the consumer’s own situation and needs. They must not deliberately choose expensive products because they are related to the patient’s economic benefits and income generation. The follow-up rehabilitation effect is also related to the trust of patients. It is extremely important to instruct them on how to use their knee joints correctly when choosing the right situation, and avoid discomfort and possible accidents, such as trips and falls, as much as possible.   SHIJIAZHUANG AOSUO O&P

The choice and application of the knee joint

 

The knee joint is the most complicated part of all prosthetic accessories. It needs to provide stable and reliable support during the standing period, smooth and controlled movement when walking, and complete bending, sitting and other actions without restriction. .

 

Prostheses began in the 17th century, ranging from simple pendulum mechanisms to rubber cords and springs to pneumatic or hydraulic adjustments. All the way to the present, there are even some smart knee joints with CPU central processing units.

 

For patients with thigh amputations, the rehabilitation effect is often based on the correct choice of knee joints. The knee joints must be selected according to the patient’s age, physical strength, K-level and lifestyle, in order to maximize the function of the joints. maximize. The latest or most advanced knee joint is not suitable for everyone. For some patients, safety and stability are far more important than powerful functions. Active patients prefer a knee joint with better control and better function.

 

Therefore, as a prosthetic limb assembler and rehabilitation professional, one should choose the most suitable prosthetic joint according to the consumer’s own situation and needs. They must not deliberately choose expensive products because they are related to the patient’s economic benefits and income generation. The follow-up rehabilitation effect is also related to the trust of patients. It is extremely important to instruct them on how to use their knee joints correctly when choosing the right situation, and avoid discomfort and

possible accidents, such as trips and falls, as much as possible.

 

SHIJIAZHUANG AOSUO O&P

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