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California Man Receives Bionic Foot
Dr. Diana Tsombaris
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A 29 yo California man is the fist person in Kern County to receive a bionic foot. The Proprio Foot is an artifically intelligent and motor-powered prosthesis.
This prosthesis virtually eliminates limping, compensating, reduces fear of tripping and reduces pain associated with the physical demand placed on the knee, hip and back.
Other models are rigid and have a fixed ankle. The bionic foot senses motion and is able to adapt to different ground surfaces.
Amputation can result from complications of diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), traumatic injury and congenital defects.
The bionic foot may be useful for military professionals returning from overseas who have suffered traumatic amputations.