"New" Socket Design Experiences

"New" Socket Design Experiences

James Beggs

4/15/2010

Hi all;

Today seems to be the day for me to ask questions on a bunch of different
items.

I'm a bit new to the practice, and the two practices I've worked with have
had little to no experience with the subischial, double-wall socket designs
for AK sockets. I was wondering what kind of experiences people have had
with those; my current prosthetist is considering trying out the design, he
hasn't before - I tried it out a few times at my last facility, and I
wondered how you would sell the design to a fellow practictioner, and if
anyone knew of any studies on the design?

Also, I've seen the advertising for the RCR BK socket design, and wondered
if anyone out there could share their thoughts on that design?

Finally, are there any other new socket designs that you have discovered to
be the possible next big thing?

Thanks in advance!

James A. Beggs
Prosthetist, Gulf Prosthetics & Orthotics