Valve choice for TF skin suction running
Duane Nelson
Description
Collection
Title:
Valve choice for TF skin suction running
Creator:
Duane Nelson
Date:
2/2/2016
Text:
Hi List,
I am working with a physically fit trans-femoral amputee learning to use a running prosthesis with his skin suction socket. Despite total contact on the distal end, the added pressure while running seems to create temporary, yet undesirable tissue changes at the site of the auto expulsion valve. Would a valve that does not auto expel air be more suited to the increased stresses of running??
thanks again!
Duane Nelson CP(c)
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
I am working with a physically fit trans-femoral amputee learning to use a running prosthesis with his skin suction socket. Despite total contact on the distal end, the added pressure while running seems to create temporary, yet undesirable tissue changes at the site of the auto expulsion valve. Would a valve that does not auto expel air be more suited to the increased stresses of running??
thanks again!
Duane Nelson CP(c)
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
Citation
Duane Nelson, “Valve choice for TF skin suction running,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/242029.
