Distal elongation casting under compression
Matt Harris
Description
Collection
Title:
Distal elongation casting under compression
Creator:
Matt Harris
Date:
5/11/2022
Text:
Hello Listserv. I have a bit of a quandry. I cast for transtibial
prostheses using the coyote design method compressing the tissues with
fiberglass tape. I have a short transtibial amputee with a fleshy distal
end that I casted over an ossur iceross dermo locking liner. His distal
end elongated about a centimeter and his diameters reduced beyond the 4%
that I was planning on reducing. I’ve not reduced it any and have smoothed
the mold but I’m unsure if I should reduce it or leave it alone and see how
it fits. What does everyone think? I know the goal is to elongate with
pin systems to reduce pistoning but this one left me scratching my head.
Thank you,
Matthew Harris CPO
Premier Mobility Center
Laramie, Wy
3076310578
prostheses using the coyote design method compressing the tissues with
fiberglass tape. I have a short transtibial amputee with a fleshy distal
end that I casted over an ossur iceross dermo locking liner. His distal
end elongated about a centimeter and his diameters reduced beyond the 4%
that I was planning on reducing. I’ve not reduced it any and have smoothed
the mold but I’m unsure if I should reduce it or leave it alone and see how
it fits. What does everyone think? I know the goal is to elongate with
pin systems to reduce pistoning but this one left me scratching my head.
Thank you,
Matthew Harris CPO
Premier Mobility Center
Laramie, Wy
3076310578
Citation
Matt Harris, “Distal elongation casting under compression,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed April 29, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/255902.
