Hip Disarticulation

Hip Disarticulation

Chad Marquis

4/7/1999

I have a HD that I will be seeing in the next couple of weeks. I have
done around 5 in the past and
I have an idea of what to expect, however I am interested to hear from
those who have seen many or
more importantly, what may work best for a patient, new componenets, and
techniques.

Patient Info: 36 y.o. male 5'11 190lbs
                        Date of amputation 1974 due to osteosarcoma.
                        Has used current prosthesis for over 9 years.
                        Uses axilla crutches for daily ambulation, sits
for a majority of the day due to occupation.
                        Patient desires a functional prosthesis, but has
more emphasis on comfort and cosmetics.

Current Prosthesis: Endoskeletal - modular hip joint with adj.
assist (Otto Bock) - single axis stance control knee (Otto Bock) -
Seattle LiteFoot
                                Socket design is a traditional
rigid/flexible lamination (done with feeder tubes) that wraps around to
the
                                contralateral side with illiac crest
suspension and a velcro closure front. Poron padding has been added
                                to the base of the inner of the socket
for added padding/comfort. Foam cover with nylon coverings.

Thanks,

Chad R. Marquis, CPO