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From: Muscle activation patterns during walking from transtibial amputees recorded within the residual limb-prosthetic interface

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Surface electrode placement for residual lower leg muscles. Tibialis Anterior (TA), Gastrocnemius Medial Head (GASM), Gastrocnemius Lateral Head (GASL). Two amputee subjects (A02, A03) show the extent of variation in lower leg shape of our amputee subjects. Subject A02 (49 year old, amputation due to trauma at age 42) has a relatively short lower leg with relatively large muscle volume. In comparison, subject A03 (18 year old, amputation due to cancer at age 12) has a longer lower leg with smaller muscle volume. As shown on subject A02, a grid of potential electrode locations was marked on the skin surface over the lower leg TA, GASM, and GASL. From each grid, the primary electrode site was determined by palpation during voluntary contractions of the muscle. Electrodes were placed over the primary electrode site and the gel liner and socket were worn over the electrodes. No modifications to the gel liner or socket were made. Socks of varying thickness were used to adjust socket-fit. Subjects were asked to walk around the laboratory to assess comfort at the primary electrode sites. If there was discomfort, electrodes were repositioned slightly or secondary sites were selected. The final electrode sites for subject A02 are circled. After the electrode sites were finalized, silicone putty was placed around the electrode and the electrode was secured to the skin using a piece of TegadermTM dressing.

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