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There are many different types of prosthetic leg covers and fabrication materials. You need to know upfront what your end...

In most cases, you would not fabricate a definitive lower-limb prosthesis without first making a check socket. The same principle...

When I started in this industry in 1984, I was amazed to find out that there wasn't any federal or...

There are many factors to take into consideration when laminating a socket. I typically laminate six different layups and share...

Justin Eitel Repeatedly flexing a thin strip of rigid material will eventually cause it to break. This principle has been...

When done correctly, lamination of a blade-style prosthetic foot can provide a strong, stable, lightweight solution while still maximizing the...

Sometimes, advances in material sciences can provide big benefits to our patients—and be a big pain for our technicians. Over...

Supracondylar suspension for a transradial prosthesis has been around for decades. This type of socket fabrication is commonly made from...

Here's an interesting job that came into the lab recently: a well-worn KAFO with a broken knee joint. Some might...

  Wearer comfort with a prosthesis depends on the fit and design of the socket as well as the material...