Technical note--modified above-knee socket to relieve anterior pressure caused by abdominal hernia.
The plastic quadrilateral socket has a high anterior brim which can cause considerable discomfort in some patients, especially when seated. A simple modification to the anterior brim is described allowing a female patient with a huge abdominal hernia a considerable degree of comfort when both sitting and standing. The creation of a large radius producing a wide area for adequate pressure relief proved valuable. This might be considered for patients with less pendulous abdomens who find conventional methods inadequate.
D002763:Cholecystectomy; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects
D013256:Steroids