TRANSFEMORAL SUCTION SOCKETS - REPLY - PART 2
Lucy Fogarty
Description
Collection
Title:
TRANSFEMORAL SUCTION SOCKETS - REPLY - PART 2
Creator:
Lucy Fogarty
Date:
9/2/2000
Text:
TRANSFEMORAL SUCTION SOCKETS - REPLY
(SEE PART 1 FOR THE FIRST HALF)
Dear Lucy
I was happy to read your suggestion. I think this would make the fitting more accurate and precise.
the idea of taking measurements under muscle contraction is excellent, because usually it causes a gap in the Rectus Femoris channel once the client contracts his flexors. And this must solve that problem.
Please explain me: (highlighted in your letter)
a.. what I could not understand is to shorten the cast by 1--3 cms, circumfrencaily? or what. please explain
b.. To use a nylon bag for donning the prosthesis, where is available?
I would highly appreciate if you could kindly send some more information on making A.K Suction sockets.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Ajaz Zargar
REPLY: The length of the socket is shortened (see additional comment above). The nylon bag is available from OttoBock - Easyfit donning sheath, OC1560. It comes in 4 different sizes. Also the firm Arion, (Arion International B.V., Kleinestraat 1, 6422 PS Heerlen, The Netherlands. tel +31 (0)45 566 72 42, fax +31 ()) 45 566 72 44, has one called quickfit and comes in 5 sizes.
Information for manufacturing sockets is available from Otto Bock - they have a detailed manufacture manual with photographs and explanations. In the manual is a rigid laminated suction socket and also a flexible ISNY style socket. Blatchfords also have a manual and they describe how to make polypropylene suction sockets.
(SEE PART 1 FOR THE FIRST HALF)
Dear Lucy
I was happy to read your suggestion. I think this would make the fitting more accurate and precise.
the idea of taking measurements under muscle contraction is excellent, because usually it causes a gap in the Rectus Femoris channel once the client contracts his flexors. And this must solve that problem.
Please explain me: (highlighted in your letter)
a.. what I could not understand is to shorten the cast by 1--3 cms, circumfrencaily? or what. please explain
b.. To use a nylon bag for donning the prosthesis, where is available?
I would highly appreciate if you could kindly send some more information on making A.K Suction sockets.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Ajaz Zargar
REPLY: The length of the socket is shortened (see additional comment above). The nylon bag is available from OttoBock - Easyfit donning sheath, OC1560. It comes in 4 different sizes. Also the firm Arion, (Arion International B.V., Kleinestraat 1, 6422 PS Heerlen, The Netherlands. tel +31 (0)45 566 72 42, fax +31 ()) 45 566 72 44, has one called quickfit and comes in 5 sizes.
Information for manufacturing sockets is available from Otto Bock - they have a detailed manufacture manual with photographs and explanations. In the manual is a rigid laminated suction socket and also a flexible ISNY style socket. Blatchfords also have a manual and they describe how to make polypropylene suction sockets.
Citation
Lucy Fogarty, “TRANSFEMORAL SUCTION SOCKETS - REPLY - PART 2,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/215063.
