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Inverse dynamics is the most comprehensive method that gives access to the net
joint forces and moments during walking. However it is based on assumptions
(i.e., rigid segments linked by ideal joints) and it is known to be sensitive to
the input data (e.g., kinematic derivatives, positions of joint centres and
centre of pressure, inertial parameters). Alternatively, transducers can be used
to measure directly the load applied on the residuum of transfemoral amputees.
So, the purpose of this study was to compare the forces and moments applied on a
prosthetic knee measured directly with the ones calculated by three inverse
dynamics computations--corresponding to 3 and 2 segments, and "ground reaction
vector technique"--during the gait of one patient. The maximum RMSEs between the
estimated and directly measured forces (i.e., 56 N) and moment (i.e., 5 N m) were
relatively small. However the dynamic outcomes of the prosthetic components
(i.e., absorption of the foot, friction and limit stop of the knee) were only
partially assessed with inverse dynamic methods.

Langue : ANGLAIS