Objective measurement methods for the evaluation of socket comfort in patients with transfemoral amputation: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Achieving optimal fitting for the socket-limb interface in transfemoral amputees remains a significant challenge. This iterative fitting process largely relies on subjective feedback regarding the patient's comfort and the expertise of the prosthetist. Consequently, this review aims to explore methods for identifying issues at the socket-limb interface through both objective and subjective measurement approaches.

Methods

All articles available in MEDLINE and Web of Science up to May 2024 were screened and evaluated, with the authors conducting a quality assessment.

Results

The socket design was the most frequently studied factor influencing the socket-limb interface (11/25), with investigations addressing challenges such as volume fluctuations (5/25), pressu

SUBMITTER: Tiesler LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12163241 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature