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Table 4 Measurement results (unit N)

From: Comfort level discussion for prosthetic sockets with different fabricating processing conditions

Measurement area

Case 1

Case 2

Pressure-tolerant areas (unit N)

 Tibias anterior muscle

12

11

 Medial tibia flare

9.5

11

 Calf muscle

12.5

9

 Medial tibial angle

11

9.5

 Patella tendon

14.5

19

Pressure-relief areas (unit N)

 Tibia end

7.5

9.3

 Tibia crest

13.2

9.5

 Fibular head

9.2

10.2

 Fibular end

7.7

8.5