Adjustable prosthetic sockets: a systematic review of industrial and research design characteristics and their justifications

Abstract Background The prosthetic socket is a key component that influences prosthesis satisfaction, with a poorly fitting prosthetic socket linked to prosthesis abandonment and reduced community participation. This paper reviews adjustable socket designs, as they have the potential to improve pros...

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Main Authors: Michael Baldock, Nicolaas Pickard, Michael Prince, Sarah Kirkwood, Alix Chadwell, David Howard, Alex Dickinson, Laurence Kenney, Niamh Gill, Sam Curtin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-023-01270-0