Knee Disarticulation Socket Design

Knee Disarticulation Socket Design

Ultrapedics/Eric Schwelke, C.P.O.

7/2/2001

To all:

We are working with a 42 yo female w/ ho Rt. KD 2nd to trauma almost 1 year
ago. (Subway accident). Residuum is in excellent condition, well-healed
clean suture line, well defined with no edema. Excellent end bearing
possibilities. We are leaning toward using a gel cushion liner
(specifically the new ALPS moldable cushion thermoliner). Two questions for
colleagues who have experience w/ KD’s: How practical have you found end
bearing to be?? Further, along with end bearing, have you always used
either IC or Quad brims?? No brim at all?? As for socket design for
suspension, aside from the various doors and/or bivalved sockets, have you
found other configurations successful utilizing flex inner sockets w/
frames?? All responses will be posted to the server in a timely manner.

Thanks in advance.

Eric Schwelke, C.P.O.