Socket warmers
Zach Harvey
Description
Collection
Title:
Socket warmers
Creator:
Zach Harvey
Date:
2/4/2014
Text:
A common problem I've noticed with prosthetic use in extremely cold environments is that the socket acts as a heat sink and the residual limb(s) feel cold, even before the rest of the body. I've tried taping hand warmers to the socket which didn't really work and tried using hand warmers against the skin which made me nervous about altering the fit.
One particular patient of mine, a bilateral AK, is currently cycling across the US. He's in Colorado now, during freezing temps, and I plan to ride with him this weekend. So I'm looking for a good solution I can bring with me.
Please support his effort and any ideas with regard to warmers would be greatly appreciated!
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Zach Harvey, CPO, FAAOP
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One particular patient of mine, a bilateral AK, is currently cycling across the US. He's in Colorado now, during freezing temps, and I plan to ride with him this weekend. So I'm looking for a good solution I can bring with me.
Please support his effort and any ideas with regard to warmers would be greatly appreciated!
<URL Redacted>
Zach Harvey, CPO, FAAOP
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail contains confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to destroy the information after stated need has been fulfilled. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail.
Citation
Zach Harvey, “Socket warmers,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/236093.
