Prosthetic attachment device and method

Details Prosthetic attachment device and method Prosthetic attachment device and method

1991-07-29

1992-11-17

Green, Randall L.

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

Leg

Socket holder

623 57, 623901, 264274, A61F 260

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051639653

ABSTRACT:
Attachment devices for joining endoskeletal, prosthesis to prosthetic sockets on a person's stump are disclosed. The couplers have a peripheral notch on their side surfaces which define a void into which material can be molded to effectively secure the coupler to the socket. A depression is provided in the top surface of the device to facilitate fitting to a prosthetic socket.

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patent: 4134159 (1979-01-01), Wilson
patent: 4370791 (1983-02-01), Wilson
patent: 5013325 (1991-05-01), Rennerfelt
Catalog, Pel Supply Co., pp. 75-76.
Catalog, Rehabilitation Technical Components, Inc., Catalog No. 040-1000-50.

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