Transfemoral Sockets

Rectangular in shape, with the posterior ischial shelf as the primary weight-bearing surface (Murphy, 2013; Spires, Kelly & Davis, 2013).

Quadrilateral socket

Ischial containment socket

Diamond shaped socket, with the ischial shelf as the primary weight-bearing surface (Murphy, 2013; Spires, Kelly & Davis, 2013).

References:

Murphy, D. (2013). Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics. New York: Demos Medical Publishing

Physiopedia (n.d.). Prosthetics. Retrieved from: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Prosthetics

Spires, M. C., Kelly, B., & Davis, A. (2013). Prosthetic restoration and rehabilitation of the upper and lower extremity. New York: Demos Medical Publishing

Prostheses

Transtibial Sockets

Transfemoral Sockets

Transtibial Suspension

Transfemoral Suspension

Transfemoral Knees

Quadrilateral socket. (Physiopedia, n.d.)

Ischial containment socket. (Physiopedia, n.d.)