Project description
Prosthetic leg solution for extra comfort
Prosthetic legs can help amputees get around more easily as they mimic the function of the native leg. As the prosthetic locks in the residual limb of the individual, there is friction which can lead to irritation, inflammation and infection. Funded by the European Innovation Council, the XTEND U project brings forward a prosthesis solution that reduces humidity and allows the residual limb to ventilate more efficiently. The solution consists of a combination of ultra-breathable materials which support and protect the residual limb. Importantly, the solution offers extra comfort enabling users to wear their prosthetic legs for longer.
Objective
Xtend U is a prosthetic liner developed to help ventilate the stump while fulfilling the primary role of a liner. Unlike traditional liners, it is made of 3 layers. The first layer is a compression sock in direct contact with the skin. It is made of an ultra-breathable textile and has friction increasing dots that further support the suspension to the stump. The second layer is a washable super-absorbent material that can absorb up to 1000% of its weight in water without significant volume change. Finally, the third layer allows for securing the liner to the prosthetic, protects the inner layers and helps transmit loads from the prosthetic.
This combination of materials enables reducing by half the relative humidity around the stump. This will make a massive difference for users that will get a cooler feeling and reduced risk of chafing, blisters, sores and infections. Xtend U will provide crucial comfort allowing prosthetic users to wear their prosthetics for extended periods of time.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringtextiles
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplants
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Programme(s)
- HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC) Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-EIC-ACC-BF - HORIZON EIC Accelerator Blended FinanceCoordinator
30241 Halmstad
Sweden
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.