Our problem is one of opinion concerning the supply of artificial limbs
to children. Some of our chinese doctors claim, that the
containment of the stump in a hard socket hinders the development of the
muscles.
We are not aware of such a problem, however we can not disprove the
point. As the bone grows faster than the surrounding tissue,
there might be something to it.
There are many good reasons to fit children with a prosthesis, however
we would still like to raise the point for discussion.
Please share your experience with us.
Wang Bo Prosthetist/Orthotist Michael
Mais Prosthetist/Orthotist
Address: CHICOT (China Training Centre for Orthopaedic Technologists),
Yan Jiao, Beijing Dong, email: chicot@netchine.com.cn,
fax: +86 010 615 90972
