New Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knee Evaluation

Evaluation of a New Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knee : A Prospective, Multicentered, Randomized Cross-over Trial

The target of this clinical investigation is to compare the achievement of personal functional goals using a new MPK and current MPK. Subjects will also run functional tests and questionnaires to compare performances and feedback with each prosthetic knee.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Able to understand and give informed consent
• Man or woman, more than 18 y.o
• Lower limb amputee KD or AKA, unilateral or bilateral
• K3/K4 activity level
• Already fitted with FR-reimbursed MPK
• Being comfortable in their socket (SCS>=5)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Protected person
• Pregnant or breast feeding lady
• Person having pathologies affecting their sensitivity
• Using walking aids
• Weighting more than 136kg
• Insufficient hip joint or pelvic voluntary muscle control
• Insufficient cognitive ability to charge the knee and care for the device