Parameters related to use of a prosthesis by a patient with a limb amputation are monitored
using a tool that includes one or more piezoelectric force sensors. The resulting data are …

Systems and methods for sensing actuating a prosthetic ankle are disclosed. In one
example, the system, such as an actuated prosthetic ankle joint, detects that the user has …

An exoskeleton (100) adapted to be coupled to a lower extremity of a person includes a
thigh link (102), a shank link (104) and a knee joint (106) allowing flexion and extension …

(57) ABSTRACT A prosthetic foot comprises an attachment member and two or more flexible
members. The attachment member can include a connector configured to connect the …

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(57) ABSTRACT A powered prosthetic thigh can have a proximal portion con figured to
couple to a prosthetic hip Socket and can have a distal portion attached to the proximal …

An energy-storing prosthetic knee includes an upper leg structure and a lower leg structure
hingedly connected to the upper leg structure. The lower and upper leg structures move …

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Schulman et al. US PATENT DOCUMENTS 2004/0064195 A1 4/2004 Herr 2004/OO78299 …

(57) ABSTRACT A powered lower extremity orthotic, including a shank link coupled to an
artificial foot, a knee mechanism connected to the shank link and a thigh link, is controlled by …

Certain embodiments of the invention relate to increasing the functionality of a transfemoral
prosthetic device. In one embodiment, the transfemoral prosthetic device is config ured such …