Method for controlling an orthopedic joint

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PATENT NO 12150867
APP PUB NO 20210205100A1
SERIAL NO

17209094

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The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopedic joint of a lower extremity in at least one degree of freedom by an adjustable actuator for adjusting an orthopedic apparatus to walking situations that differ from walking on a plane. The orthopedic apparatus includes a top connector connected to a limb and an orthopedic element that is arranged in a hinged manner distal to the top connector. The method encompasses the following steps: —several parameters (A) of the orthopedic apparatus are sensed by sensors; —the sensed parameters are compared with criteria (K) that have been established based on several parameters and/or parameter curves and are stored in a computer unit; —a criterion is selected that is suitable on the basis of the determined parameters and/or parameter curves; and —resistances to movements, extents of movements, driving forces, and/or the progresses thereof are adjusted in accordance with the selected criterion in order to control special functions (5) that differ from walking on a plane.

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OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHGERMAN DUDERSTADT DUDERSTADT LOWER SAXONY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boiten, Herman Ede, NL 35 357
Pusch, Martin Duderstadt, DE 58 715
Zarling, Sven Duderstadt, DE 32 419

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