Responses: Experiences with Thermoplastic Prosthetic Sockets

Laura Katzenberger

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Title:

Responses: Experiences with Thermoplastic Prosthetic Sockets

Creator:

Laura Katzenberger

Date:

2/1/2007

Text:

Thanks to everyone that responded to my inquiry regarding the use of
thermoplastic prosthetic sockets. I hope this helps others in the
field with similar questions regarding this post.

Original Posting:

Dear List,

 As a company that has almost exclusively fabricated laminated sockets
 for the past 5 years, we are now looking at alternative materials due
 mainly to health issues with carbon fiber and resin as well as cost of
 materials & fabrication. I am interested in finding out more about
 thermoplastics, specifically polypro & copoly. Pros & cons of each when
 considering BK & AK sockets. I am also interested in thickness of
 plastic being used in the field for sockets as well as experience with
 pigmented plastics. Overall experiences are welcome as well.

 I will post replies with names unless otherwise specified.

 Laura Katzenberger, Board Eligible Prosthetist
 Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates
 Middletown, NY

Citation

Laura Katzenberger, “Responses: Experiences with Thermoplastic Prosthetic Sockets,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 23, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/227812.