RESPONSES: Cosmesis for adjustable ankle
MacEachen, Vincent
Description
Collection
Title:
RESPONSES: Cosmesis for adjustable ankle
Creator:
MacEachen, Vincent
Date:
12/2/2013
Text:
Dear List
I asked a question regarding a nice cosmetic result for, specifically,
an Ossur Elation foot on a trans-tibial prosthesis.
Here are the responses:
1 I've noticed that the biggest reason for foam cover to foot shell
creasing is because the foot shell has a totally flat superior surface.
If the foot shell is cut properly to allow for movement during plantar
and Dorsey flexing, it will allow the foam to move and stretch properly.
Then the skin applied to the foam needs to stretch further than the
foam. These are things I've learned over 34 years of shaping foam covers
and skin application.
2 A good solution I have used is to trim the Elation cosmetic foot shell
to a level below that of the shoe or whatever footwear is being used.
Then you don't have any visible material transition above the shoe,
assuming you only use type of material.
3 There really isn't a great solution to this issue. You can try
College Park's version of heel height adjustable foot. It comes with a
cosmetic fairing. You'll still have to deal with the transition higher
up where it terminates but at least it won't compress over time.
Best
Vincent
Prosthetist, Glasgow, UK
I asked a question regarding a nice cosmetic result for, specifically,
an Ossur Elation foot on a trans-tibial prosthesis.
Here are the responses:
1 I've noticed that the biggest reason for foam cover to foot shell
creasing is because the foot shell has a totally flat superior surface.
If the foot shell is cut properly to allow for movement during plantar
and Dorsey flexing, it will allow the foam to move and stretch properly.
Then the skin applied to the foam needs to stretch further than the
foam. These are things I've learned over 34 years of shaping foam covers
and skin application.
2 A good solution I have used is to trim the Elation cosmetic foot shell
to a level below that of the shoe or whatever footwear is being used.
Then you don't have any visible material transition above the shoe,
assuming you only use type of material.
3 There really isn't a great solution to this issue. You can try
College Park's version of heel height adjustable foot. It comes with a
cosmetic fairing. You'll still have to deal with the transition higher
up where it terminates but at least it won't compress over time.
Best
Vincent
Prosthetist, Glasgow, UK
Citation
MacEachen, Vincent, “RESPONSES: Cosmesis for adjustable ankle,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/235889.
