Curious about transradial socket and fitting method.

Jeff Erenstone

Description

Title:

Curious about transradial socket and fitting method.

Creator:

Jeff Erenstone

Date:

12/23/2020

Text:

Dear Listserv,

I am curious if anyone has seen or has been involved with a remote fitting
of a transradial socket that resembles the one in this video...
<URL Redacted> .

The person who is remote in this video is not a clinician. He is a
mechanical engineer.

Initially I see significant concerns with this socket design regarding
vascular constraints and window edema. With the absence of a conventional
harness or epicondyle regional control (used in self suspending sockets), I
fear the high circumferential forces applied by the adjustable socket,
required to maintain suspension, will be so significant that the prosthesis
will cause harm. Personally I would like to know if a study has been
performed under the supervision of an IRB committee and if so I would like
to see the results.

Do you see any concerns with this process or socket design?

best regards

Jeff Erenstone CPO

Mountain Orthotic and Prosthetic Services
<Email Address Redacted>

                          

Citation

Jeff Erenstone, “Curious about transradial socket and fitting method.,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 26, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/255161.