摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a lower extremity prosthesis and offers a solution of the problem of relieving the end of the leg stump (S) from a portion of the vertical forces acting on it by pressure from the socket (1) surrounding and supporting the stump. The invention solves that problem by use of a mechanism capable of transferring forces to the tibia (T) and, for that purpose, including first means (13) connected to the tibia and second means (5, 8) detachably connected to the first means (13) and carried by the socket (1).</p> |