Design, construction, and evaluation of the BeneFit socket: An adjustable temporary socket for a transradial prosthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Upper limb prosthetics aim to restore function and aesthetics of a lost arm and/or hand, which affects a growing population. A "Golden Period," the first month after the amputation, has been identified as the optimal time when a prosthesis should be fitted to amputees to maximize their chances for a fast and successful return to their daily life. This time window is often surpassed because of delays in approvals by health insurance companies and time requirements for producing personally customized and costly sockets. This study aims to develop an adaptable and versatile temporary transradial socket design capable of multidimensional adjustments and easy user fitting to better capitalize on the "Golden Period" and allow for early prosthetic training. In addition, the s

SUBMITTER: Baumgartner B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12509435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature