Stubbie Prostheses
Paul Rieth
Description
Collection
Title:
Stubbie Prostheses
Creator:
Paul Rieth
Date:
10/9/2003
Text:
Listservers,
I am interested in hearing from practitioners who have had experience
in fitting stubbie prostheses, or patients who wear them. I
currently have a patient who is a good candidate for them, physically
and psychologically. Both residual limbs are short. My question
deals with ADL's vs. energy expenditure: Has anyone found any
functional benefit in increasing the height of stubbies, i.e. with
modular componentry and Sach feet, versus simply fabricating wide, mild
rocker bottom crepe soles directly onto the sockets? My thinking is if
the stubbies are lengthened, say 6, this would further assist the
patient with transfers, toileting, reaching objects on tables, etc...
On the other hand, by doing this, does it create any considerable
negative consequences, i.e. increased energy expenditure, decreased
balance, increased difficulty going from sitting to standing? I will
post responses. Thanks in advance.
Paul Rieth, CPO
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I am interested in hearing from practitioners who have had experience
in fitting stubbie prostheses, or patients who wear them. I
currently have a patient who is a good candidate for them, physically
and psychologically. Both residual limbs are short. My question
deals with ADL's vs. energy expenditure: Has anyone found any
functional benefit in increasing the height of stubbies, i.e. with
modular componentry and Sach feet, versus simply fabricating wide, mild
rocker bottom crepe soles directly onto the sockets? My thinking is if
the stubbies are lengthened, say 6, this would further assist the
patient with transfers, toileting, reaching objects on tables, etc...
On the other hand, by doing this, does it create any considerable
negative consequences, i.e. increased energy expenditure, decreased
balance, increased difficulty going from sitting to standing? I will
post responses. Thanks in advance.
Paul Rieth, CPO
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questions, send e-mail to the moderator
Paul E. Prusakowski,CPO at <Email Address Redacted>
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related to Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Public commercial postings are forbidden. Responses to inquiries
should not be sent to the entire oandp-l list. Professional credentials
or affiliations should be used in all communications.
Citation
Paul Rieth, “Stubbie Prostheses,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/221974.
