Transfemoral Amputation — Sub-Ischial Socket for Transfemoral Amputation and Lower Mobility
Citation(s)
Caldwell R, Fatone S Technique modifications for a suction suspension version of the Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum socket: The Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Suction socket. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Apr;43(2):233-239. doi: 10.1177/0309364618798869. Epub 2018 Sep 17.
Fatone S, Caldwell R, Angelico J, Stine R, Kim KY, Gard S, Oros M Comparison of Ischial Containment and Subischial Sockets on Comfort, Function, Quality of Life, and Satisfaction With Device in Persons With Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Nov;102(11):2063-2073.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.05.016. Epub 2021 Jun 29.
Fatone S, Caldwell R Northwestern University Flexible Subischial Vacuum Socket for persons with transfemoral amputation-Part 1: Description of technique. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2017 Jun;41(3):237-245. doi: 10.1177/0309364616685229. Epub 2017 Jan 17.
Fatone S, Stine R, Caldwell R, Angelico J, Gard SA, Oros M, Major MJ Comparison of Ischial Containment and Subischial Sockets Effect on Gait Biomechanics in People With Transfemoral Amputation: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Aug;103(8):1515-1523. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.02.013. Epub 2022 Mar 13.
Evaluation of the Northwestern University Subischial Socket for Persons With Transfemoral Amputation and Lower Mobility Levels
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