Re: OANDP-L Digest - 1 Jul 2001 to 2 Jul 2001 (#2001-175)
Randall McFarland, CPO
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Re: OANDP-L Digest - 1 Jul 2001 to 2 Jul 2001 (#2001-175)
Creator:
Randall McFarland, CPO
Text:
Hi Eric,
End bearing, good leverage and good muscle strength are advantages of the
TK level. The brim of the socket may only need to go up 2/3 the length of the
femur, so you don't need to go with quad or IC. A end pad like viscoelastic
or 1/2 inch PPT is advisable but I don't think a gel liner is necessary. A
push-in pelite liner utilizing the bulbous shape for suspension could do the
trick. Stay simple, strong, light and low maintenance whenever possible.
Randy McFarland, CPO
End bearing, good leverage and good muscle strength are advantages of the
TK level. The brim of the socket may only need to go up 2/3 the length of the
femur, so you don't need to go with quad or IC. A end pad like viscoelastic
or 1/2 inch PPT is advisable but I don't think a gel liner is necessary. A
push-in pelite liner utilizing the bulbous shape for suspension could do the
trick. Stay simple, strong, light and low maintenance whenever possible.
Randy McFarland, CPO
Citation
Randall McFarland, CPO, “Re: OANDP-L Digest - 1 Jul 2001 to 2 Jul 2001 (#2001-175),” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216945.
