Adjustable post-operative preparatory prosthetic system

Details Adjustable post-operative preparatory prosthetic system Adjustable post-operative preparatory prosthetic system

1996-03-21

1998-03-17

Weiss, John G.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Leg

Socket holder

602 62, A61F 278

Patent

active

057281653

ABSTRACT:
A modular apparatus for post-operative use with a transtibial residuum including post-operative adjustable preparatory socket for a patient that has undergone a transtibial amputation. The socket is formed of a single piece of semi-rigid plastic and includes a cup shaped base, a semi-circular rear shell and a semi-circular front shell that are vertically extended from the base. The rear shell has two opposed circumferential cuffs that surround the wearer's leg above the knee. The front shell extends upwardly to a height just below the cuffs. Wide elastic bands surround the upper and lower sections of the device to press the shells into secure contact against the residual limb. A support strap also surrounds the device in the region of the wearer's patella tendon to help absorb some of the impact in the event of a fall. A supra patellar socket formed of a single piece of semi-rigid plastic for use in placer of the post-operative socket after some healing has occurred. An outer socket adapted to fit over both the post-operative socket and the supra patellar socket. The outer socket has a pylon and prosthetic foot attached thereto for allowing the patient to walk on the prosthetic foot.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4842608 (1989-06-01), Marx et al.
patent: 4872879 (1989-10-01), Shamp
patent: 5529575 (1996-06-01), Klotz

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