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2. Gait deviations - Wikipedia

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   Proper alignment of the prosthetic foot about the ankle joint causes metabolic cost [48] and gait symmetry at the anatomical hip and knee joints to improve, with hip flexion-extension motion being the most sensitive to alignment. [62] Excessive rotational misalignment of the foot is compensated by internal rotation of the residual hip joint. [63]

3. Orthopedic boot - Wikipedia

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   The air pump system can be seen on the side of the boot to inflate the boot to provide added support A variety of orthopedic boots are used for the treatment of injuries of the foot or ankle. Along with orthopedic casts , leg braces , splints and orthotics , they can immobilize and shift weight bearing to help treat injuries to the foot area.

4. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   They also aid in the treatment of ulcers of the lower legs. Unlike traditional dress or athletic stockings and socks, compression stockings use stronger elastics to create significant pressure on the legs, ankles and feet. Compression stockings are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive toward the knees and thighs.

5. NHL amputee returns to ice with prosthetic leg, custom skate

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   The prosthetic was made using a Tuuk blade, which is normally found at the bottom of a skate boot. The skate allows him to move more freely on the ice, from performing crossover turns to even ...

6. Koala receives world-first prosthetic foot - AOL

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   This koala is the world's first to get a prosthetic footLocation: Lismore, Australia(SOUNDBITE) (English) VET NURSE, MARLEY CHRISTIAN, SAYING:"Once I put the little boot on him and he did this ...

7. Jaipur foot - Wikipedia

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   A Jaipur foot in production. The Jaipur foot, also known as the Jaipur leg, is a rubber-based prosthetic leg for people with below-knee amputations.Although inferior in many ways to the composite carbon fibre variants, its variable applicability and cost efficiency make it an acceptable choice for prosthesis.