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Rotational joint for prosthetic legDevice is installed in standard 30 millimeter tubing used for lower leg prosthetics. Unit allows proper rotation (about 3 degrees) of foot relative to the hip, during normal walking or running. Limited rotational movement with restoring force results in a more natural gait.
Document ID
19770000083
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Jones, W. C.
Owens, L. J.
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
KSC-11004
Accession Number
77B10083
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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