The investigators are comparing a new type of prosthetic socket for above knee amputees to the standard of care. The hypothesis is that the new type of socket will show equivalence to the standard of care using our designated outcome measures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Amputees' preferred socket.
Study socket
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States
Gait
Gait will be assessed in terms of biomechanics and spatiotemporal parameters.
Time frame: Based on preliminary experience with the intervention, accommodation can range from 2 weeks to 3 months. Assessment will be scheduled within 2 weeks following accommodation.
Balance and Stability
Balance and stability will be assessed for limits of stability and postural stability.
Time frame: Based on preliminary experience with the intervention, accommodation can range from 2 weeks to 3 months. Assessment will be scheduled within 2 weeks following accommodation.
Quality of Life
Validated surveys will be used to solicit participants' subjective experience and feedback.
Time frame: Based on preliminary experience with the intervention, accommodation can range from 2 weeks to 3 months. Assessment will be scheduled within 2 weeks following accommodation.
Socket Pressure
Pressure sensors are placed on the skin and measured.
Time frame: 10 minutes after fitting with both sockets
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