Transtibial prosthetic socket design and suspension mechanism : a literature review - Strathprints Accessibility Login Transtibial prosthetic socket design and suspension mechanism : a literature review Ahuaili, Nadhira Al and Aslani, Navid and Duff, Lynsey and McGarry, Anthony (2019) Transtibial prosthetic socket design and suspension mechanism : a literature review. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 31 (4). 224–245. ISSN 1040-8800 (https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000258) Preview Text. Filename: Ahuaili_etal_JPO_2019_Transtibial_prosthetic_socket_design_and_suspension_mechanism_a_literature_review.pdf Accepted Author Manuscript License: Download (553kB)| Preview Abstract Study design: A literature review. Background: The body-weight of the prosthetic user is supported and distributed by the prosthetic socket during the stance phase of gait. Throughout swing phase, inertial forces (pressure and shear) are exerted by the socket suspension-mechanism onto the residuum to facilitate suspension. Objectives: To identify and investigate available evidence in Trans-Tibial (TT) socket design and suspension to highlight the most effective weight transfer mechanisms and suspension techniques. Methods: A literature research was conducted comprising two parts: socket design and suspension. Boolean search terms and truncation were used using relevant keywords in online search engines to obtain precise results. Results: 17 papers which met inclusion criteria were reviewed. Conclusions: A conclusion on whether socket preference is due to the suspension-mechanism or socket design itself cannot be drawn. PTB sockets are still successfully used and in some studies preferred over TSB. Biomechanically, however, TSB sockets allow for a more even weight-distribution when combined with suction, particularly VASS. Some limited evidence exists to support that such designs may have some effect on wound healing and early ambulation. Further research must be conducted to standardise acclimation periods. Crossover randomised controlled trials (RCT) with larger sample sizes are required to establish an evidence base to improve clinical practice. Abstract word count: 207 words. ORCID iDs Ahuaili, Nadhira Al, Aslani, Navid, Duff, Lynsey and McGarry, Anthony ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0738-5906; Share and Export RDF+XMLBibTeXRIOXX2 XMLRDF+N-TriplesJSONDublin CoreAtomSimple MetadataReferMETSHTML CitationASCII CitationOpenURL ContextObjectEndNoteOpenURL ContextObject in SpanMODSMPEG-21 DIDLEP3 XMLData Cite XMLRIS (EndNote Online, Zotero, Ref manager, etc)RDF+N3Multiline CSV Citations and altmetrics Item metadata Item type: Article ID code: 70565 Dates: Date Event 1 October 2019 Published 22 August 2019 Accepted Keywords: Transtibial prosthetic socket design, suspension mechanisms, biomechanics, lower limb amputation, TT amputation, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering Subjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Bioengineering Department: Faculty of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 19 Nov 2019 09:24 Last modified: 12 May 2022 00:47 Related URLs: Scopus publication URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/70565 CORE (COnnecting REpositories) CORE (COnnecting REpositories) CORE (COnnecting REpositories) Quick search Advanced search -- Help Browse research content By author or creator By year By subject By department or faculty Explore Strathprints Strathprints - home Latest deposits Atom | RSS 1.0 | RSS 2.0 About Strathprints Open Access @ Strathclyde Usage statistics Data policies Accessibility Privacy Metadata & content Notice & take down Contact us & more Open Access enquiries Strathprints enquiries Twitter & Tumblr - follow us! STAX - explore open theses! Open Access Strathprints home
