New Research Publication: Mechanical evaluation of 3D-printed above-knee prosthetic sockets using a biofidelic hyperelastic silicone limb surrogate
We are pleased to announce that Asst. Prof. Dr.Kazuhiko Sasaki has contributed as a co-author to the newly published research article:
“Mechanical evaluation of 3D-printed above-knee prosthetic sockets using a biofidelic hyperelastic silicone limb surrogate”
This study investigates transfemoral prosthetic socket strength under ISO static loading conditions using rigid Plaster of Paris (PoP) and a biofidelic hyperelastic silicone limb surrogate. Results show that silicone better mimics biological soft tissue by absorbing stress and redistributing contact pressure, whereas rigid PoP may lead to premature distal failure. These findings support a more physiologically representative pre-clinical approach to evaluate the strength and durability of 3D-printed prosthetic sockets.
Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1088/1873-4030/aeaba3
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