Jerry………. In response to your post below, both the Hosmer metal
flexible elbow hinge joints and the darcron/nylon flexible elbow hinge
joints are really intended for someone with a longer than 4″ residual limb
where retention of active supination/pronation is possible.
If no active supination/pronation is achievable within the fitting of the
prosthesis and interface, I would strongly recommend the use of Hosmer
Single Axis, Stainless Steel, Elbow Hinges. These hinges can be used
very effectively with a modified supracondylar suspension
interface/socket (NU Type, Otto Bock Type, etc.) to provide M/L
stability when needed and in cases where heavy lifting is essential. In the
case you have described, for an aggressive heavy duty user, this would be
the best possible choice based on my personal experiences.
Hope this is of some help!!……….. John 🙂
John N. Billock, CPO
O&P Rehab Engineering Centre
In a message dated 97-10-23 20:17:34 EDT, RENARDWC@CTRVAX.VANDERBILT.EDU
writes:
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