Method of making a prosthetic socket component

Details Method of making a prosthetic socket component Method of making a prosthetic socket component

1997-02-20

1998-11-03

Silbaugh, Jan H.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of fluid pressure differential to...

Producing multilayer work or article

264553, 264138, 264222, 264250, 623 33, 156213, 156215, B29C 5102, B29C 5110

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ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a socket for connecting a prosthesis to an amputated extremity including forming a molded cast into which an amputated extremity conforms, the molded cast having a closed distal end for positioning adjacent one end of the amputated extremity and an open proximal end for surrounding the amputated extremity, forming a vacuum assembly by connecting an attachment device for receiving a vacuum tube to the distal end of the mold cast and attaching a first end of the vacuum tube to the attachment device. Subsequently, wrapping a formable plastic layer around a portion of the vacuum tube, the attachment device and at least the distal end of the molded socket. The plastic layer is sealed around the vacuum tube and at least the distal end of the molded cast such that trapped air between the plastic layer and the vacuum assembly can be drawn through the vacuum tube, thus conforming the formal plastic layer to at least the distal end of mold cast and the attachment device. Once formed, excess portions of the foldable plastic layer are trimmed with the vacuum tube being removed leaving the attachment means secured in place by the formable plastic layer.

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