Experiences with Thermoplastic Prosthetic Sockets

Laura Katzenberger

Description

Title:

Experiences with Thermoplastic Prosthetic Sockets

Creator:

Laura Katzenberger

Date:

1/26/2007

Text:

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, “Experiences with Thermoplastic Prosthetic Sockets,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/227857.