@article{ref1,
title="Return to surfing using an adapted prosthesis: a case report",
journal="Prosthetics and orthotics international",
year="2018",
author="Schvirtz, Erica and Bensoussan, Laurent and Tourret Couderc, Bertrand and Viton, Jean-Michel and Delarque, Alain and Kerzoncuf, Marjorie",
volume="42",
number="4",
pages="455-459",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Surfing with transfemoral knee prosthesis requires flexion of the hip, knee, and ankle and balance between flexibility and stiffness of the prosthetic limb. We report on Mr D, a transfemoral amputee, who wanted to surf again. Case Description and Methods: Technical specifications were based on Mr D's complaint. The prosthesis is salt water resistant and combines a shock absorber associated with elastic tendons to permit the knee to bend easily and to facilitate eccentric braking. Surfing was observed using videos of movements and subjective analysis of compensations. <br><br>FINDINGS and Outcomes: Mr D uses this prosthesis for surfing with good results and got back to his former level using compensations. During the takeoff, he cannot shorten his left leg. He makes a circumduction movement to put his leg in front of the board. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This prosthesis is adapted for surfing and allows precise adjustments to surfing conditions. Clinical relevance Appropriate prosthesis design can enable return to surfing for a transfemoral amputee.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0309-3646",
doi="10.1177/0309364618757785",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364618757785"
}