Self-reported socket comfort, mobility, and balance-confidence of individuals with transtibial amputation using pinlock vs suction suspension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improper suspension between the residual limb and prosthesis can result in pistoning, which may compromise skin integrity and reduce overall user comfort. In addition to objective measures of limb pistoning, user perspective may provide insight into suspension system effectiveness.

Objectives

The primary objective of this analysis was to explore differences in self-reported measures among adults with transtibial amputation (TTA) using pinlock vs suction suspension systems.

Study design

This is a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data.

Methods

Participants (n = 48) were included if they (1) were ≥18 years of age, (2) were community-dwelling, (3) had a unilateral TTA of ≥6 months, and (4) were prescribed a prosthesis with either pinlock or suction

SUBMITTER: Seth M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8169564 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature