This study aimed to identify the most difficult aspect of wearing a prosthetic device by conducting a survey. The survey was targeted to amputees who frequent online support groups and social forums for amputees. Analysis of the data showed that the most concerning aspect of wearing a prosthesis is the development of skin conditions, ranging from redness, swelling, blisters and foul smell, to fungal infections, open sores and tum or cysts. An engineering solution was proposed to eliminate this problem. The solution focused on improving the material of the liner using chemical modifications to increase the atomic bond strength.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Johnson-Hoyte, Dante S.
• Dede Dukaj, Ana M.
• Berkowe, Jessica Christiane
• Rucco, Joseph Bradley

Subject

• Industry
• Innovation
• Health
• Computing
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043012-132512

Keyword

• People with disabilities
• Medical care

Advisor

• Granquist-Fraser, Domhnull

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-04-30

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright