Essential Requirements and Relevant Technologies for Load-Bearing 3D-Printed Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets and Their Components: State-of-the-Art Review
Essential Requirements and Relevant Technologies for Load-Bearing 3D-Printed Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets and Their Components: State-of-the-Art Review
Erika Dagge
1, 2
, MSc ;
Breda Clancy
3
, BSc ;
Gavin Keane
1
, BA ;
Brian Casey
4
, PhD ;
Declan Devine
1, 2
, PhD
1
Department of Mechnical and Polymer Engineering, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
2
CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices, Biomedical Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
3
Atlantic Prosthetic Orthotic Services Ltd, Galway, Ireland
4
Department of Humanities, South East Technological University, Carlow, Ireland
Corresponding Author:
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Declan Devine, PhD
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Department of Mechnical and Polymer Engineering
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Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
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University Road
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Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 HD68
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Ireland
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Phone:
090 6468291
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Email: declan.devine@tus.ie