Horizons in prosthesis development for the restoration of limb function

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2006;14(10 Spec No.):S198-204. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200600001-00043.

Abstract

The focus of our research program is the restoration of limb function through a biohybrid approach. We consider the limb conceptually as a biohybrid organ consisting of biological tissue, endoprostheses (including neural devices and joint replacements), and exoprostheses. The biohybrid limb maximizes biological function and functional articulations with optimized human-prosthesis interfaces. Our long-term goals are to create biomimetic prostheses, optimized control systems for prostheses, and optimized human-prosthesis interfaces using both limb lengthening and osseointegration techniques.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical*
  • Amputees / rehabilitation*
  • Artificial Limbs / trends*
  • Humans
  • Leg / physiology*
  • Leg Injuries / physiopathology
  • Leg Injuries / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Design / trends
  • Recovery of Function*