ISO 10328 – Structural Testing of Lower Limb Prostheses

ISO 10328 –  Specifies procedures for static and cyclic strength tests on lower-limb prostheses  which typically produce compound loadings by the application

of a single test force.

The compound loads in the test sample relate to the peak values of the components of loading which normally occur at different instants during the stance

phase of walking.

The tests described in ISO 10328 are comprised of: principal static and cyclic tests of single components; a separate static test in torsion; separate static and

cyclic tests on ankle-foot devices and foot units; a separate static ultimate strength test in maximum knee flexion on knee joints and associated parts for all knee

units; and separate static and cyclic tests on knee locks.

The tests described in this ISO 10328 apply to specific types of ankle-disarticulation prostheses including: transtibial (below-knee), knee-disarticulation and

transfemoral (above-knee) prostheses and to the distal (lower) part of hip-disarticulation, and hemi-pelvectomy prostheses.

*** Before conducting ISO 10328 , it is important to read the entire specification. Standards can be obtained from appropriate standard authorities.