Short BK prosthesis with Unloader brace.
Jim Sedlak
Description
Collection
Title:
Short BK prosthesis with Unloader brace.
Creator:
Jim Sedlak
Date:
6/10/2015
Text:
I have a short BK amputee who recently had a lateral meniscus tear. He has
since had a knee surgery for this. The doctor wants to know if I can
incorporate an unloader type knee brace to the prosthesis. I have never
worked with anything like this before other than using a joint and lacer. I
would prefer to stay away from a joint and lacer if possible, but if that is
my only choice will go down that road.
His has always used a durasleeve for suspension for the past 25 years since
his amputation. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Sedlak, CP
Prosthetic HealthCare Services
since had a knee surgery for this. The doctor wants to know if I can
incorporate an unloader type knee brace to the prosthesis. I have never
worked with anything like this before other than using a joint and lacer. I
would prefer to stay away from a joint and lacer if possible, but if that is
my only choice will go down that road.
His has always used a durasleeve for suspension for the past 25 years since
his amputation. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Sedlak, CP
Prosthetic HealthCare Services
Citation
Jim Sedlak, “Short BK prosthesis with Unloader brace.,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237455.
