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Thermoplastics for prosthetic applications.

R B Lawrence·R M Davies
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The rapid and accurate thermoforming of plastics for prosthetic applications has been the subject of considerable research and development by the Bioengineering Centre. This paper outlines the progress in the general concepts that have been effected to date. The original below knee (B/K) socket vacuum forming technique has been extended to above knee (A/K) and supracondylar cases, and there have been developments in rotational casting technology. The work is necessarily based on a sound understanding of the properties of the materials concerned and of the associated manufacturing processes. The contribution of the Bioengineering Centre is outlined together with summaries of collaborative work carried out with other organizations.

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Artificial LimbsBiomechanical PhenomenaBiomedical EngineeringElasticityHot TemperatureLegPlasticsPolypropylenesProsthesis DesignTechnologyJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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R B Lawrence, R M Davies. 1981. Thermoplastics for prosthetic applications.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0141-5425(81)90134-5

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