Credit Hours
1.75 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
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Course Description
Free Papers: Lower Limb Prostheses: Adjustable Transfemoral Sockets (AM2025-FP10)
Impact of Transfemoral Adjustable-Volume Sockets on Socket Comfort
Presenter: Jeffrey P. Wensman, BSME, CPO – Director of Clinical and Technical Services, Michigan Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Center
This presentation will discuss the results of a multi-site randomized clinical trial comparing three commercially available adjustable-volume prosthetic sockets to conventional laminated designs. We quantified socket comfort using the Socket Comfort Score and allowed participants to choose their preferred socket at the completion of the study.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe differences between the adjustable-volume sockets and conventional laminated sockets in this study.
- State which adjustable-volume socket was most comfortable overall in this study.
- State which adjustable-volume socket type was chosen most often by study participants at the conclusion of the study.
Impact of Transfemoral Adjustable-Volume Sockets on Functional Outcomes
Presenter: Deanna H. Gates, PhD – Professor, University of Michigan
This presentation will discuss the results of a multi-site randomized clinical trial comparing three commercially-available adjustable-volume prosthetic sockets to conventional laminated designs. We quantified functional outcomes using a variety of validated assessments and allowed participants to chose their preferred socket at the completion of the study.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to implement randomized clinical trials of prosthetic sockets
- Describe different adjustable-volume prosthetic sockets
- Describe differences in functional outcomes with different socket styles
Impact of Transfemoral Adjustable-Volume Sockets on Prosthetic Use in Daily Life
Presenter: Martin P. Kilbane, MS – Dual PhD student in Mechanical Engineering and Movement Science (Kinesiology), University of Michigan
This presentation will discuss the results of a multi-site randomized clinical trial comparing three commercially-available adjustable-volume prosthetic sockets to conventional laminated designs. We quantified prosthetic use in daily life using Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) and wearable activity monitoring sensors.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to implement wearable sensors for prosthetic monitoring.
- Integrate subjective and objective outcome measures.
- Describe differences in daily life outcomes with different socket styles.
Prosthetist Feedback on Fitting Adjustable Sockets Based on a Randomized Clinical Trial
Presenter: Anthony R. Gutierrez, MS CP/LP – National Clinical Specialist, Advanced Prosthetic Solutions, Bionic Prosthetic and Orthotics Group LLC
Adjustable sockets are increasingly used in clinical practice, but their effectiveness has not been compared.. A study with 29 participants found failures often due to suspension, stability, and limb length issues. Improved training and design could enhance success. Participants' feedback varied, with some preferring adjustable sockets and others traditional ones.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand differences and outcomes of user adjustable transfemoral socket systems
- Understand the effectiveness of adjustable socket systems
- Have an understanding of how to be successful fitting user adjustable socket systems.
- Compare the failure rates of adjustable sockets to conventional laminated sockets.
- Analyze the reasons for socket failures, including suspension, instability, and discomfort.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
- Jeffrey P. Wensman, BSME, CPO
- Deanna H. Gates, PhD
- Martin P. Kilbane, MS
- Anthony R. Gutierrez, MS CP/LP
- Joan E. Sanders, PhD
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