Re: Transtibial Prosthesis Setup for Amputee Cycling

Scott G Stringer

Description

Title:

Re: Transtibial Prosthesis Setup for Amputee Cycling

Creator:

Scott G Stringer

Date:

5/6/1999

Text:

On Wed, 5 May 1999, Allan & Desi Wicks wrote:

> Can any of my colleagues help me with information regarding setting up a =
> transtibial prosthesis for competitive cycling please? I am =
> particularly interested in socket - foot angular relationships and =
> placement.

Normal alignment with 23 degrees of plantarflexion. As used by bilateral
transtib for competitive mountainbiking. Patient wasn't mine but I _believe_
he was using cleats and normal cycling shoes.

BTW makes it very difficult to walk !

Scott - Prosthetist, New Zealand.

Citation

Scott G Stringer, “Re: Transtibial Prosthesis Setup for Amputee Cycling,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211901.