Suspension/alignment for prosthetic limbs

Details Suspension/alignment for prosthetic limbs Suspension/alignment for prosthetic limbs

1997-02-14

2000-05-16

Willse, David H.

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

Leg

Socket holder

623 38, A61F 262, A61F 280

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060631252

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic limb suspension system includes a socket part having a cavity into which a residual limb may be introduced, a distal adaptor secured at a distal end of the socket part, and an air valve mounted to the distal adaptor and communicating with the cavity so as to selectively permit air flow to or from the cavity.

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