Parámetros de diseño de una prótesis de rodilla en colombia

Abstract

In this article some general or minimum criteria will be developed that are due to consider at the time of making a design of knee prosthesis. These parameters must consider all the aspects related to the user, like height, weight, age and also with materials, processes of manufacture, commercialization of the product and other aspects that not only assure a functional but also an esthetical and pleasant design to the user. Considering that these parameters are classified in obligatory and wished, the use of the seconds although does not affect the design will be able to get to affect in certain degree the acceptance of the user. Having these parameters established, previous designs found in Colombia are evaluated to determine if it is what the user needs. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007.