Results RE: Socket Design and old medial pressure problem
Andrew Cinque
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Title:
Results RE: Socket Design and old medial pressure problem
Creator:
Andrew Cinque
Date:
6/12/2009
Text:
So I was almost embarrassed asking this question, but I was surprised to
find out how many practitioners still have this problem and still have no
real new solutions. I guess it's just one of those things.
I suddenly got this urge to question the field as to what is going on
lately with socket designs for AKs. I've been doing my version of the
Narrow ML/IT Containment/Quad for years now and that pain in the butt medial
proximal problem still comes up now and then. In addition, I have been
using the Kiss System and Pin/Shuttle locks for a while but I know there are
other options. I am very interested in a quick consensus as to what the
trend is in socket design and suction fit design.
One response I got when questioning suspension methods was that 70% of all
AKs are fit with Liners and some sort of pin attachment. SO I guess I
wasn't to far off from saying that I have had luck with the KISS System.
Another response was regarding socket design and how important it is to
capture a high medial containment. Yeah good luck on that with some old
user who just keeps asking you to trim down the medial wall and wants no
part of any high medial anything. The same person suggested the Ossur Seal
IN, which I have not tried and mostly because after my patient's weight
changes, then what?
That was it ! Can you believe it? Such a common question that has plagued
us all for so long and I received two responses offering any solution. I
heard nothing about anyone pushing the Harmony system, suction valves,
disputing the KISS system, or any other variations. One guy said just what
I was thinking, that most socket designs have become a bastardized
combination all of which are more plug-fit with a gel liner.
So I'll keep my wheels spinning, but at least I know I' not alone in still
asking these questions.
Andrew
Andrew A. Cinque CPO
Cell: (914) 755 5145
Office: (914) 699 2077
find out how many practitioners still have this problem and still have no
real new solutions. I guess it's just one of those things.
I suddenly got this urge to question the field as to what is going on
lately with socket designs for AKs. I've been doing my version of the
Narrow ML/IT Containment/Quad for years now and that pain in the butt medial
proximal problem still comes up now and then. In addition, I have been
using the Kiss System and Pin/Shuttle locks for a while but I know there are
other options. I am very interested in a quick consensus as to what the
trend is in socket design and suction fit design.
One response I got when questioning suspension methods was that 70% of all
AKs are fit with Liners and some sort of pin attachment. SO I guess I
wasn't to far off from saying that I have had luck with the KISS System.
Another response was regarding socket design and how important it is to
capture a high medial containment. Yeah good luck on that with some old
user who just keeps asking you to trim down the medial wall and wants no
part of any high medial anything. The same person suggested the Ossur Seal
IN, which I have not tried and mostly because after my patient's weight
changes, then what?
That was it ! Can you believe it? Such a common question that has plagued
us all for so long and I received two responses offering any solution. I
heard nothing about anyone pushing the Harmony system, suction valves,
disputing the KISS system, or any other variations. One guy said just what
I was thinking, that most socket designs have become a bastardized
combination all of which are more plug-fit with a gel liner.
So I'll keep my wheels spinning, but at least I know I' not alone in still
asking these questions.
Andrew
Andrew A. Cinque CPO
Cell: (914) 755 5145
Office: (914) 699 2077
Citation
Andrew Cinque, “Results RE: Socket Design and old medial pressure problem,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/230427.
