Silicone suspension of external prostheses. A new era in artificial limb usage.
The use of silicone inner sockets, with or without the incorporation of shuttle locks, has greatly improved the function of artificial limbs. They cushion and protect the stump and provide a means for prosthetic suspension, allowing more comfortable use, especially in patients with ischaemic stumps. They also allow greater movement at the proximal joint.
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Chaim Sheba Medical Centre, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
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D000328:Adult; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012828:Silicones
D012828:Silicones