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Impact of a Powered Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Component on Musculoskeletal Pain in Individuals with Transtibial Amputation: A Real-World Cross-Sectional Study with Concurrent and Recalled Pain and Functional Ratings (JPO036-1a)

Credit Hours

2 Scientific Credits

Learning Objectives

  • Compare the reported musculoskeletal pain outcomes between users of powered and passive ankle-foot prosthetic components in individuals with transtibial amputation (TTA).
  • Identify the functional benefits associated with powered ankle-foot use based on scores from KOOS-ADL and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
  • Explain the clinical relevance of using powered ankle-foot prostheses in reducing pain and functional limitations in individuals with TTA during activities of daily living.

Course Description

Impact of a Powered Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Component on Musculoskeletal Pain in Individuals with Transtibial Amputation (JPO036-1a)

Traditionally, lower-limb prostheses are composed of passive components, which provide a fraction of the push-off power of the natural ankle-foot complex. In individuals with transtibial amputation (TTA), this leads to deviations and compensatory mechanisms. Studies have reported significant unloading of the sound limb and knee joint with a powered prosthetic ankle-foot. However, despite the promising biomechanical evidence on unloading, no study has yet investigated the impact of powered prosthetic ankle-foot on musculoskeletal pain.

Event Presenter(s)

Presenter Name(s)

• Cory E. Cacciola, MS, CPO
• Andreas Kannenberg, MD (GER), PhD
• Karl D. Hibler
• Jared Howell, MS, CPO, FAAOP

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