Above the Knee Amputee Research Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you 18-80 years old? Do you have an above the knee amputation and are walking in a conventional socket prosthesis? You may be able to participate in a study to find out how socket design changes affect comfort and mobility for amputees. Participation involves undergoing a CT scan, high-speed X-ray imaging, and ultrasound. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Decreasing movement between the residual limb and socket is believed to increase comfort and mobility for amputees. However, there are no data demonstrating how changes in socket design affect residual femur and skin motion, and, by extension, lead to improved patient-reported outcomes. The purpose of this study is to assess how socket design changes affect the residual femur motion and skin motion.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18-80
• Are an above-knee amputee
• Use a socket type prosthetic
• Not pregnant

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• A CT scan and high-speed X-ray imaging of your residual limb/ prosthetic interface while walking on a treadmill
• Ultrasound elastography of your residual limb