| Methods |
Quasi‐randomised controlled trial.
Within‐subject, cross‐over design. |
| Participants |
10 men with vascular transtibial amputation, mean age 62.4 years (range 49‐72), with completely healed amputation and residual stump volume stability. All participants were fitted with a prosthesis that allowed interchange of the foot components.
Country: USA |
| Interventions |
1. Single Axis
2. Seattle Lite
3. Flex‐foot
Gait analyses were done at a self‐selected velocity over a level 10m walkway with a force plate. Foot switches were taped to the soles of the shoes to calculate stride characteristics and foot‐floor contact patterns. Reflective markers were placed at anatomical landmarks. |
| Outcomes |
1. gait velocity
2. cadence
3. stride length
4. foot floor contact patterns
5. joint motion in the sagittal plane |
| Notes |
Each foot was worn for approximately 1 month prior to testing. |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
High risk |
C ‐ Inadequate |
