Hydrostatic Vacuum Casting Clinical Trial
Official title:
Qualitative & Quantitative Comparison of Hydrostatic vs Vacuum Casting Methods in Trans-Tibial Amputees
The purpose of this graduate research study is to compare hydrostatic and vacuum casting techniques using patient mobility indicators, volume displacement, comfort, and overall satisfaction outcomes in trans-tibial amputees.
Visit 1
- Informed Consent
- Subject will be casted using both the hydrostatic and vacuum system techniques
Visit 2 (7-10 days after Visit 1)
- One of two sockets will be randomly assigned and fitted/aligned by investigators
- Subject will be asked to perform a Timed Up and Go Test followed by a Six-Minute Walk
Test
- Subject will fill out a comfort questionnaire for the prosthesis worn
Visit 3 (7 to 10 days after Visit 2)
• Subject will be asked to do the same testing as you performed in Visit 2
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