A device to facilitate donning and cleaning of a roll-on socket in a trans-tibial amputee with a non-functional arm.
Rehabilitation of a person with a non-functional arm and a trans-tibial amputation with a short stump with fragile skin, multiple scars and a limited knee function presents a considerable problem. The best prosthesis was considered to be one with a roll-on socket. Donning and cleaning of the socket however could not be done by the patient himself and it was therefore necessary to develop a device to permit the patient to perform these tasks independently. A case history is presented and the new device described.
Smeets
R J
RJ
Rehabilitation Centre Blixembosch, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Olsman
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma; D011474:Prosthesis Design