Plastic and valve options for socket design
Lauren Pedersen
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Title:
Plastic and valve options for socket design
Creator:
Lauren Pedersen
Date:
5/22/2015
Text:
I'm starting to plan a running prosthesis for a patient using the revolimb system by boa www.revolimb.com< <URL Redacted>> The revolimb laces through a laminated frame and as you tighten it it will compress cut out panels inward to tighten the fit of the socket.
Right now I am trying to plan the thermoplastic socket material and valve options. The thermoplastic requirements are
- Pliable enough to be compressed by the lacing but stiff enough to not crease and pinch
- Smooth inner surface to allow easy donning with liner
- Even thickness from distal to proximal to allow the panels to compress evenly
We commonly use Northvane and duraflex which could do the trick but I wanted to see if anyone had other options.
I'm also looking for a small valve to be used in the plastic insert for a seal-in liner. A sleeve will be used as auxiliary suspension (if needed).
If you have anything to add in terms of design options please let me know!
Lauren Pedersen
Resident Prosthetist
West Park Healthcare Centre
Prosthetic & Orthotic Services
Ph: 416-243-3614
<Email Address Redacted> <mailto:<Email Address Redacted>>
Right now I am trying to plan the thermoplastic socket material and valve options. The thermoplastic requirements are
- Pliable enough to be compressed by the lacing but stiff enough to not crease and pinch
- Smooth inner surface to allow easy donning with liner
- Even thickness from distal to proximal to allow the panels to compress evenly
We commonly use Northvane and duraflex which could do the trick but I wanted to see if anyone had other options.
I'm also looking for a small valve to be used in the plastic insert for a seal-in liner. A sleeve will be used as auxiliary suspension (if needed).
If you have anything to add in terms of design options please let me know!
Lauren Pedersen
Resident Prosthetist
West Park Healthcare Centre
Prosthetic & Orthotic Services
Ph: 416-243-3614
<Email Address Redacted> <mailto:<Email Address Redacted>>
Citation
Lauren Pedersen, “Plastic and valve options for socket design,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237376.
