Medicinal Technologies-
Design of an Artificial Knee Joint (Prosthesis)
for an above Knee Amputee
Introduction
The knee joint developed satisfy the
biomechanical & functional principles. An emphasis
is laid on meeting the social requirement imposed by
the conditions prevailing in Afro- Asian countries.
Here the people have a habit of sitting in a squatting
position for many activities starting from the use of
toilet to farming operation & in cross legged sitting
posture for relaxation & during their daily prayers.
Amputees wearing usual prosthesis are not in a position
to perform the above function. To achieve these functions
a universal joint flexion controlled mechanism is developed.
Simultaneously a 4 bar & a 6 bar mechanisms is also
developed.
Glossary:
FDM:Finite Difference Method; Groundwater Exploitation
- Withdrawal of groundwater for various proposes.
Developed by : Prof. P V Agarwal
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Contact:
Managing Director
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, INDIA
Tel : 91-011-26597167, 26857762, 26581013, 26597153
Fax : 91-011-26851169
E-mail : drkdpn@gmail.com
