Method for donning or doffing an artificial limb

Details Method for donning or doffing an artificial limb Method for donning or doffing an artificial limb

1995-10-31

1997-08-19

Willse, David H.

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

Leg

Socket holder

623 33, 223111, A61F 280

Patent

active

056583532

ABSTRACT:
A method for donning or doffing a suction suspension prosthesis is disclosed. The air pressure between a residual limb and the distal end of a suction socket is electromechanically influenced to assist the donning or doffing of the suction socket. The air pressure is decreased to draw the residual limb into the suction socket and is increased to expel the residual limb from the suction socket. The method includes the use of a modified suction socket valve body, a low pressure vacuum pump, flexible tubing, and a non-greasy hypoallergenic lubricant.

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