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Post by katskin12 on Aug 20, 2014 14:20:58 GMT -7
Hi, I'm a student working on a prosthetic which is being designed to be customized for different types of amputation injuries in a limb and to be easily fitted. The prosthetic would also be self adjustable to reduce pain. If anyone would be willing, I would love to talk about your experience with prosthesis such as when you were being fitted, features liked/disliked in prosthesis used in the past, and things you think could be improved for comfort. Thanks! Read more: amputees.proboards.com/thread/487/looking-chat-prosthetics-fitting-process#ixzz3AyAgPmuw |
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Post by vader7 on Oct 24, 2014 1:07:39 GMT -7
Reflex Vertical Shock Pylon (reflex vsp) all the way. Has never failed for me when built properly. I destroy them though, wish they were more durable, or even indestructible. Is now the reflex shock.
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Post by vader7 on Oct 25, 2014 9:41:32 GMT -7
This post lead me to look up the reflex vsp by Ossur (now the reflex shock), and it turns out many years ago I was sold a not so good shock pylon. I gave them the serial # and they called back the same day to tell me they were sending a new pylon. I cannot begin to explain how much of a blessing this is, I have been using old parts of this particular part for like 10 years. I'll finally have a stable leg again, until I break it that is. I think I will be more careful now that I am almost 40. You should check out Ossurs feet. They are very nice... Prosthetic Feet |
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Post by snarfler on Oct 26, 2014 14:36:01 GMT -7
All foot products do the same thing they just do the same thing differently. Each one accepts energy, stores that energy, then delivers the energy in return called a dynamic response. Comfort and function come from the socket and interface. The rest in just a spring really.
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Post by cherylm on Oct 27, 2014 1:24:11 GMT -7
MOSTLY, snarfler.... mostly the same thing. There are some feet out there that won't "spring" for even the most experienced amputee, either because they're misfitted, misaligned, or just as responsive as a two-by-four.  |
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Post by snarfler on Oct 29, 2014 8:09:24 GMT -7
Well sure. They run from the old single axis cushioned heel to these "Oingo Boingo" springs with no heel that you see competitive runners wear. The physics remain the same. A, B, D. D, B, C.
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Post by Ann on Oct 30, 2014 9:06:44 GMT -7
oh goodness I am still using single axis!
but they work for me though and allow me to walk on any kind of terrain, I have been told I wouldn't be able to 'feel through' some of the newer types of feet so well, but no idea if this is correct.
For me, socket fit is far more important, when this is right everything seems right!
In the past I have used prosthetics which you wouldn't even recognize as prosthetics today, initially walked for many months on wooden rocker feet, had good mileage on these.
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Post by grigoryevich on Nov 22, 2014 14:14:25 GMT -7
As a double above knee amputee, I can travel at standing height over quite rough terrain as fast as anyone. Yes, I have modified Sedgeway. Best thing in world.
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Post by cherylm on Nov 24, 2014 1:11:30 GMT -7
I know a couple of amps who travel by Segway, and they do look like handy gadgets!
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