Light Metals for the Functional Requirements of Developing World Lower Extremity Paediatric Prosthetics: A Review of Current Material & Technology Trends

Abstract:

The functional requirements of lower extremity paediatric prostheses in developing regions and the materials used in the manufacture thereof is presented in this paper. Specific advantages and disadvantages of materials used in relation to the African paediatric amputee are highlighted. The paper examines the critical issues for which further research and development is needed into material and manufacture tailoring to meet the functional requirements of a paediatric prosthetic. The applicability of light metal alloys in meeting these requirements is emphasised.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 828-829)
• Pages: 499-505
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.828-829.499
• Online since: August 2015
• Authors: Taahirah Mangera*, Gonasagren Govender, Mariette Conning
• Keywords: Developing World Prosthetics, Light Materials, Light Metal Alloys, Material Science, Paediatric Prosthetics, Prosthetics

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