A Wireless Telemetry System to Monitor Gait in Patients with Lower-Limb Amputation
Affiliation
Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT)UCLA
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Naval Health Research Center
Issue Date
2009-10Metadata
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Proceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection.Abstract
Even after rehabilitation, patients with lower-limb amputation may continue to exhibit suboptimal gait. A wireless telemetry system, featuring force sensors, accelerometers, control electronics and a Bluetooth transmission module was developed to measure plantar pressure information and remotely monitor patient mobility. Plantar pressure characterization studies were performed to determine the optimal sensor placement. Finally, the wireless telemetry system was integrated with a previously developed haptic feedback system in order to allow remote monitoring of patient mobility during haptic system validation trials.Sponsors
International Foundation for TelemeteringISSN
0884-51230074-9079