Mechanical testing of transtibial prosthetic sockets: A discussion paper from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Socket Guidance Workgroup.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The advent of novel manufacturing technologies, materials, and socket design concepts could introduce risks to prosthetic limb users, as the existing knowledge base for safe fabrication may not apply. Moreover, although structural test standards exist for mass-produced prosthetic components, they are not applicable to prosthetic sockets.

Methods

The "AOPA Socket Guidance Workgroup" was formed in 2020 to provide the prosthetic community with evidence-based clinical best practices and methods in the field of prosthetic socket structural analysis. This multidisciplinary expert workgroup undertook a critical analysis of the knowledge gaps regarding the requirements for mechanical testing of lower limb prosthetic sockets.

Results

The Workgroup identified knowled

SUBMITTER: Gariboldi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9945567 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature