Why Transfemoral Amputation Ins tead of Knee Disarticulation?

The aim of this study is to determine gait patterns of the knee disarticulation (KD) and   transfemoral (TF) amputee using microprocessor prostheses and c ompare to normal gait.   Two amputees and eight healthy person (control group) participa ted in this study. Knee joint   was a C-leg, while the foot was Axion foot in both prosthetic u sers. Three-dimensional gait   analysis was performed via Vicon Nexsus motion analysis system. Results of studied,   asymmetries that differences in   results between prosthetic side and sound side higher in knee   disarticulation patients.