Sensor support for arranging on a prosthesis

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor support (10) for arranging on a prosthesis, comprising a main part (20) for receiving sensors, said main part (20) having a sensor section (25) comprising sensors. The main part (20) has a holding section (30) for holding the main part (20) on a prosthesis part and a knitted fabric tube (21). The holding section (30) has a first knitted structure (32) which allows a secure hold of the main part (20) on the prosthesis part, and the sensor section (25) has a different knitted structure (27) which allows a secure positioning of the sensors relative to the prosthesis part.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a sensor carrier for arrangement on a prosthesis according to the preamble of claim 1 . Background technique [0002] Modern restorations often have sensors. The sensors are usually arranged directly inside the restoration and fixedly mounted therein. For example, multiple pressure sensors are installed in the prosthetic base of the prosthetic foot. Restorations often also have multiple stimulators. These stimulators are electrically connected to a plurality of pressure sensors. These stimulators are thus controlled or activated by pressure sensors and act through the skin on the patient's remaining limb. In this way, these stimulators allow the restoration user to "feel" the pressure on the bottom of the restoration by sensing the pressure on the pressure sensor. Such a device is disclosed, for example, in WO 98 / 25552 A1. [0003] The disadvantage of this known solution is that, on the one hand, such prosthetic systems a...

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[0003] The disadvantage of this known solution is that, on the one hand, such prosthetic systems are very expensive and, on the other hand, the phase of adaptation and familiarization with the prosthesis is very time-consuming for the prosthesis user

Additionally, these require multiple appointments with specialists and / or orthopedic surgeons

Stimulators and pressure transducers must be repositioned several times at the clinician, which may be difficult when they are already permanently installed

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