Summit Lock Responses
John T. Brinkmann
Description
Collection
Title:
Summit Lock Responses
Creator:
John T. Brinkmann
Date:
4/4/2001
Text:
List Servers:
I posted a question about the Coyote Summit Lock and received some
responses that indicated confusion regarding which lock I was referring
to. The Summit lock is not a pin system, but a notched strap that
attaches to a locking device on the proximal/lateral aspect of the
external surface of the socket. The responses I received were positive:
We currently have an upper extremity patient (10 yr old) who is very
active and has been unable to break it --it is not only easy to donn and
doff the device, but also assists in controlling rotation--no problems
so far--would use again.
Another response pointed out that the liner must be donned carefully to
insure that the strap lines up with the hole in the side of the socket.
I appreciate hearing any more input if some of you try this lock in the
future.
John Brinkmann, BS, CPO
I posted a question about the Coyote Summit Lock and received some
responses that indicated confusion regarding which lock I was referring
to. The Summit lock is not a pin system, but a notched strap that
attaches to a locking device on the proximal/lateral aspect of the
external surface of the socket. The responses I received were positive:
We currently have an upper extremity patient (10 yr old) who is very
active and has been unable to break it --it is not only easy to donn and
doff the device, but also assists in controlling rotation--no problems
so far--would use again.
Another response pointed out that the liner must be donned carefully to
insure that the strap lines up with the hole in the side of the socket.
I appreciate hearing any more input if some of you try this lock in the
future.
John Brinkmann, BS, CPO
Citation
John T. Brinkmann, “Summit Lock Responses,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216427.
