TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Return to surfing using an adapted prosthesis: a case report
JO  - Prosthetics and orthotics international
A1  - Schvirtz, Erica
A1  - Bensoussan, Laurent
A1  - Tourret Couderc, Bertrand
A1  - Viton, Jean-Michel
A1  - Delarque, Alain
A1  - Kerzoncuf, Marjorie
SP  - 455
EP  - 459
VL  - 42
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0309-3646
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364618757785
ID  - ref1
ER  -