Sand-casting technique for trans-tibial prostheses.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
A sand-casting technique for trans-tibial sockets was applied to 28 amputees, and the prosthetic fit observed through transparent check sockets. The results were better than historical reports of fittings with plaster of Paris casting by qualified prosthetists. The fit was consistently and evenly larger than the stump, but total contact could be achieved by applying three (two to five) stump socks. This would normally be considered on the high side of a good fit.
Medical subject headings
- Prosthesis Fitting
Anatomy
- tibia
- knee