How your prosthetic socket moves during walking
This study looks at how the socket (the part of the prosthesis that fits over your residual limb) moves against your skin when you walk or do other activities. The goal is to improve fit and comfort, which could help you stay active and avoid discomfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 16 years or older
- You have an amputation below the knee on one side only
- You are at a moderate to high activity level (K2-K4) and have used your prosthesis for at least a year
- You can speak and understand Norwegian
- You have a digital file of your current socket, the part that fits over your residual limb
- You do not use a thigh corset, do not need a walker, and have no open sores or wounds on your residual limb
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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