Influence of Socket Volume on Prosthesis Performance
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | June 2012 |
| End Date: | December 2016 |
| Contact: | Joan Sanders, PhD |
| Email: | jsanders@u.washington.edu |
| Phone: | 206-221-5872 |
The purpose of this study is to investigate how residual limb fluid volume, gait, prosthesis
use, perceived comfort, and satisfaction with the prosthesis are affected by size of the
prosthetic socket. Subjects are tested after wearing a nominal socket for 1 month and again
after wearing a slightly oversized socket for 1 month.
use, perceived comfort, and satisfaction with the prosthesis are affected by size of the
prosthetic socket. Subjects are tested after wearing a nominal socket for 1 month and again
after wearing a slightly oversized socket for 1 month.
Inclusion Criteria:
- transtibial amputee
- at least 18 months post amputation
- over 18 years of age
- capable of treadmill walking and 90 seconds of continuous standing
Exclusion Criteria:
- skin breakdown on the residual limb
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