The prototype of a thermoregulatory system for measurement and control of temperature inside prosthetic socket
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University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation SciencesHong Kong Polytechnic University
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2015-06-11
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Thermal related problems with prostheses are common complaints of amputee people. This article aims to introduce a thermoregulatory technique as a potential solution for those problems in prostheses wearers. A smart thermoregulatory system was designed, manufactured, and installed on a phantom model of a prosthetic socket. It captured temperature data from 16 sensors positioned at the interface between the phantom model and a silicone liner and used their average for comparison with a defined set temperature to select required heating or cooling functions for thermal equilibrium. A thin layer of Aluminum was used to transfer temperature between thermal pump and different sites around the phantom model. The feasibility of this thermoregulatory technique was confirmed by its ability to provide thermal equilibrium. Further investigations to improve the design of thermoregulatory system are necessary including temperature transfer element and power consumption based on thermal capacity and thermal inertia of the residual limb. The smart thermoregulatory system by providing thermal equilibrium between two sides of a prosthetic silicone liner can control residual limb skin temperature and sweating. Consequently, it can improve quality of life in amputee people.Citation
Ghoseiri, K., Zheng, Y.P., Hing, L.L.T., Safari, M.R. and Leung, A.K., (2016). 'The prototype of a thermoregulatory system for measurement and control of temperature inside prosthetic socket'. Prosthetics and orthotics international, 40(6), pp.751-755. DOI: 10.1177/0309364615588343.Publisher
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Prosthetic and Orthotics InternationalDOI
10.1177/0309364615588343Additional Links
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0309364615588343Type
Technical ReportLanguage
enISSN
0309-36461746-1553
ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1177/0309364615588343