VSP responses #2

VSP responses #2

Skewes, Ed

1/9/2002

Thank you again.
    Ed Skewes

Vertical shock would seem to be confused with plantar flexion or maybe

that is the most important moment for shock absorbtion? For children this

is even more of a challenge . I have personnally tried urthane vertical
shocks and helical vertical shocks the helical has a better response.

 I hope this helps. DAS MARS @ aol

Hi Ed,

I have found the Century Total Shock to be the most durable and is fairly
easy to service. I have had wear problems with the ICON from flex foot and
the TT pylon from endolite. Endolite has said they would not recommend the
TT
for my more active patients.

Eddie White, CP
Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics
3911 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh NC 27610

Hi Ed,

I have found the Century Total Shock to be the most durable and is fairly
easy to service. I have had wear problems with the ICON from flex foot and
the TT pylon from endolite. Endolite has said they would not recommend the
TT
for my more active patients.

Eddie White, CP
Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics
3911 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh NC 27610

 Hi Ed:
Jack Richmond here. Not a practitioner, just an end user (transtib) who runs

marathons. My only suggestion would be that with the Dx, and if you are
dealing with any skin issues, I would think first about suspension. Maybe
forego the shock in favor of an ultra-lightweight, easy to suspend system.
I use a Springlite II or similar foot with a TEC liner and an ALPS EZ sleeve

for suspension. My experience with shocks has been that they increase the
weight and because of the rebound when the foot unloads, they seemed to
increase the friction on the residual.
I just thought I would offer my two cents worth.
Good luck.
Jack