Transtibial prosthetic socket pistoning: Static evaluation of Seal-In(®) X5 and Dermo(®) Liner using motion analysis system.

• Main Authors: Gholizadeh, H., Abu Osman, Noor Azuan, Kamyab, M., Eshraghi, A., Wan Abas, Wan Abu Bakar, Azam, M.N.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/1868/; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21794965

BACKGROUND: The method of attachment of prosthesis to the residual limb (suspension) and socket fitting is a critical issue in the process of providing an amputee with prosthesis. Different suspension methods try to minimize the pistoning movement inside the socket. The Seal-In(®) X5 and Dermo(®) Li...