Transfemoral Socket Design and Suspension Options

Improvements in hip- and pelvic motion for patients with osseointegrated trans-femoral prostheses

“…The plastic socket that is the connection between the patient and the prosthesis encloses the residual limb and the lateral part of the pelvis on the affected side. A large number of suspension techniques have been used to attach the prosthetic socket [1]. Which technique works best largely depends on the length of the residual limb.…”

Anhidrozisli Konjenital ağrıya duyarsızlık sendromu olan diz Üstü çocuk Amputenin Protez ile Rehabilitasyonu

“…Protezin fonksiyonel kullanımında en önemli unsurlardan biri güdük-soket uyumudur (17,18). AKADS'lı hastalarda A delta ve C primer afferent liflerinin yokluğu nedeniyle, vücuttaki tüm dokularda fizyolojik değişikliklere cevap yetersizliği oluşur.…”

Prosthetic Devices and Methods

“…No other prosthetic component is as crucial in assuring a comfortable and well-functioning prosthesis as the socket (15). Socket fit and comfort are generally regarded as being the most important issues among users of lower-limb prostheses (12,16).…”

“…4) (15). The particular socket style is selected based on the patient's anticipated activity level, comorbidities, residual limb condition, and the skill and familiarity of the prosthetist.…”

“…Suction suspension is one of the most desirable forms of suspension for the definitive transfemoral prosthesis because it provides positive suspension without the bulk and discomfort of a waist belt (15). A one-way valve, located at an anteromedial position on the socket (Fig.…”