Re: Converting a Quad socket wearer to Ischial Containment (case s
Tom Whitehurst C.P.
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Re: Converting a Quad socket wearer to Ischial Containment (case s
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Tom Whitehurst C.P.
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I think it is possible but there's a very good possibility he will hate it.
I've found it is very difficult to change those wearing something for so long.
I did just that recently and ended up changing back. Problems were; 1. The
different areas of containment were bothersome. 2. The higher lateral wall
over a short period(2 months) reshaped tissue that was never contained and
left a gap. 3. The more rounded posterior was not as comfortable while sitting
on Hard chairs.
There's so many little things that won't be considered during fitting
that will be different to him that may come back at you. I suggest you give it
a try and send him out in a eval socket wrapped in fiberglass and lower
trimlines for comfort to see before finishing. Good luck
Tom Whitehurst C.P.
I've found it is very difficult to change those wearing something for so long.
I did just that recently and ended up changing back. Problems were; 1. The
different areas of containment were bothersome. 2. The higher lateral wall
over a short period(2 months) reshaped tissue that was never contained and
left a gap. 3. The more rounded posterior was not as comfortable while sitting
on Hard chairs.
There's so many little things that won't be considered during fitting
that will be different to him that may come back at you. I suggest you give it
a try and send him out in a eval socket wrapped in fiberglass and lower
trimlines for comfort to see before finishing. Good luck
Tom Whitehurst C.P.
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Tom Whitehurst C.P., “Re: Converting a Quad socket wearer to Ischial Containment (case s,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/210791.
