Greetings,
I am working with an obese transtibial patient that uses Ossur locking liners and a 600 series ratchet lock. Due to his girth, the comparatively long length of his residual limb, and rheumatoid arthritis in both hands, he has a difficult time disengaging the lock. Are there any locking mechanisms that use a more proximal release mechanism? We have considered and rejected the lanyard lock. We have considered alternate suspension methods and feel that the locking gel liner is most appropriate.
David Gerecke, CPO, FAAOP
Seattle Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates, Inc
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