Fluctuating volume adjustable preparatory below knee prosthetic

Details Fluctuating volume adjustable preparatory below knee prosthetic Fluctuating volume adjustable preparatory below knee prosthetic

1988-01-27

1989-06-27

Apley, Richard J.

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

Leg

Socket holder

A61F 278

Patent

active

048426083

ABSTRACT:
A fluctuating volume adjustable prosthetic socket for below-the-knee amputees comprising a generally hollow main body support of rigid plastic; a posterior popliteal section of rigid plastic generally contoured to conform to the posterior anatomy of the knees; elasticized sleeve means supported at lower portions of said posterior popliteal section; and cooperating locking means disposed on said posterior section and said main support section for adjustably joining said sections for controlled limited anterior-posterior displacement with respect to each other.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2229728 (1941-01-01), Eddells
patent: 2808593 (1957-10-01), Andersen
patent: 3545009 (1970-12-01), Colley
patent: 3889301 (1975-06-01), Bonner
patent: 4655779 (1987-04-01), Janowiak

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