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Trial to improve comfort for lower-limb amputees

A lower limb prosthetic in the hands of a technician. Credit: ASphotowed
Posted on Nov 7 2025 by Rhiannon Koch

An ill-fitting lower-limb prosthesis can significantly impact an amputee’s mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, and a new research initiative from the University of Adelaide is aiming to revolutionise socket design to better meet the needs of people living with limb loss.

[Read more about Trial to improve comfort for lower-limb amputees]

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