ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRAND-NEW PROSTHETIC FOOT

Keywords: ankle prosthesis, composite material, design, carbon fibers, nylon

Abstract

Aim. To identify opportunities for the development of a brand-new prosthetic foot. Mate­rials and methods. Based on the data from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, the paper provides a review of modern approaches to prosthetic design. Attention was focused on production technologies, materials, and scientific approaches that reduce the price of the finished product while preserving its consumer properties. Results. Before 2000, the SACH foot (Solid Ankle Cushion Heel) was mainly used for restoring vertical balance and basic gait patterns and was provided as a simple construction made of wood or plastic and surrounded by compressed urethane foam. The SACH technology evolved into ESR (Energy-Storing-and-Returning), including early ESR, advanced ESR, and articulated ESR. Starting in the 00s, bionic feet and active/hybrid adaptive foot prostheses have been actively developed. The most promising field of study, in our opinion, is further improvement of ESR prostheses through constructive changes (such as imitation of toes), the search for low-cost alternatives to carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (nylon 3D printing with carbon fiber-reinforced nylon), prosthesis customization (one-keel or multi-keel prostheses). Conclusion. The most promising way to improve consumer properties and reduce costs is through the development of new approaches to prosthetic design. Scientific and technological foundations should be formed with respect to the principles of personified medicine and using composite materials that provide parameters close to a healthy foot.

Author Biographies

S. Sashenkov , South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Academician Zakharov Department of Normal Physiology, South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

A. Panasenko , Irkutsk State Transport University, Irkutsk, Russia

Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education and Sport, Irkutsk State Transport University, Irkutsk, Russia.

A. Episheva , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Health, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

F. Merkulyev , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Laboratory Assistant, Department of Scientific Research Activities, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Y. Burnashov , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Undergraduate Student, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

A. Piskaev , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Graduate Student of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture and Sports, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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Published
2024-01-22
How to Cite
Sashenkov, S., Panasenko, A., Episheva, A., Merkulyev, F., Burnashov, Y., & Piskaev, A. (2024). ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRAND-NEW PROSTHETIC FOOT. Human. Sport. Medicine, 23(4), 155-162. https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm230419
Section
Rehabilitation and sports medicine

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