Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (47): 8228-8234.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.47.014

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Latest progress of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer energy-storing transtibial prostheses

Ding Guo-hua   

  1. Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai  201620, China
  • Revised:2013-08-17 Online:2013-11-19 Published:2013-11-19
  • About author:Ding Guo-hua☆, Studying for doctorate, Lecturer, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China 1045214181@qq.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer energy-storing transtibial prostheses are mature and ideal substitutes for professional disable athletes to increase performance.
OBJECTIVE: By discussing the update application and study of the carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer energy-storing transtibial prosthesis and understanding the characteristics of applying transtibial prostheses in different sports program, to provide a useful reference for the design of athletes prostheses.
METHODS: A computer-based search of PubMed and VIP databases was performed for articles related to carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer energy-storing transtibial prostheses published from January 1985 to December 2012. The keywords were “CFRP, energy-storing prosthesis, between-knee (transtibial) prosthesis, disable athletes” in English and Chinese, respectively.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Currently, we focus on the gait analysis, energy cost and stiffness analysis of athletes who wear carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer energy-storing transtibial prostheses. Studies have demonstrated that carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer energy-storing transtibial prostheses have more advantages over traditional prostheses, but have predominantly disadvantages over able-bodied persons. Thus, there are many difficulties in the clinical application of building carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer energy-storing transtibial prostheses based on the characteristics of athletes’ body status and sports programs.

Key words: biocompatible materials, amputees, athletes, artificial limbs, athletic performance

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