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New COLD-TUG Test Boosts Prosthetic Mobility by 61 Seconds

5/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus introduces the COLD-TUG test, revolutionizing how we assess prosthetic use. It reveals that bone-anchored limb prostheses enable lower-limb amputees to don their devices a remarkable 61 seconds faster than traditional socket styles, significantly boosting their mobility and overall quality of life.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus introduces the COLD-TUG test, revolutionizing how we assess prosthetic use. It reveals that bone-anchored limb prostheses enable lower-limb amputees to don their devices a remarkable 61 seconds faster than traditional socket styles, significantly boosting their mobility and overall quality of life.