Explore the groundbreaking developments in our Chopart prosthetic limb and stay updated on our progress through our project journey.
What is a Chopart Amputation?
A Chopart Amputation is a medical procedure performed through a person’s midtarsal joint located between the talus/calcaneus and navicular/cuboid bones. The forefoot and midfoot are then removed leaving only the heel and hindfoot.
The Mission
Our goal is to design and manufacture a prosthetic that can allow the user to continue activities they enjoy such as running, going to the gym, and riding a bike. As well as make simple task easier, like standing, walking up and down stairs, and bending to sit.
Why?
Most designs for Chopart amputations are a form of Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) that serves as a prothesis. They do not allow full mobility in the ankle and make it challenging for the user to sit down or to stand for long durations. It is our goal to make a prosthesis that breaks through the limits mentioned.
