Remote pin lock release
David Gerecke
Description
Collection
Title:
Remote pin lock release
Creator:
David Gerecke
Date:
6/4/2004
Text:
Greetings,
I am working with an obese transtibial patient that uses Ossur locking
liners and a 600 series ratchet lock. Due to his girth, the comparatively
long length of his residual limb, and rheumatoid arthritis in both hands, he
has a difficult time disengaging the lock. Are there any locking mechanisms
that use a more proximal release mechanism? We have considered and rejected
the lanyard lock. We have considered alternate suspension methods and feel
that the locking gel liner is most appropriate.
David Gerecke, CPO, FAAOP
Seattle Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates, Inc
I am working with an obese transtibial patient that uses Ossur locking
liners and a 600 series ratchet lock. Due to his girth, the comparatively
long length of his residual limb, and rheumatoid arthritis in both hands, he
has a difficult time disengaging the lock. Are there any locking mechanisms
that use a more proximal release mechanism? We have considered and rejected
the lanyard lock. We have considered alternate suspension methods and feel
that the locking gel liner is most appropriate.
David Gerecke, CPO, FAAOP
Seattle Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates, Inc
Citation
David Gerecke, “Remote pin lock release,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 22, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/223278.
