Transfemoral Prosthetic Socket Designs: A Review of the Literature

Conclusions Although IC attained the highest volume of evidence, this socket design was not proven to be superior. The variety of biomechanical features pertaining to each socket design provides several advantages/disadvantages. Recommendations are made for future research. Clinical Relevance Findings from this literature review promote knowledge and understanding of transfemoral socket design by highlighting the underlying theory, strengths, and weaknesses of each design acknowledged to facilitate improved evidence-based practice.
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research