Digital Weight Bearing Shape Capture Socket Technology

We will digitally capture (via computer) the shape of your limb, which will create a digital file (computer file) of what the internal shape of your socket should be. This file will then be used with a computer software program to optimize the fit of your prosthesis. This image will be used to create a check socket (temporary socket) to confirm a correct anatomical and comfortable socket. Then the check socket (temporary socket) will be used to create a laminated final socket for home use and research outcomes. The check socket is temporarily used; whereas, the final socket is for long-term use.

A non-digital weight-bearing socket will be used to create the check socket (temporary socket), which will be used to create a laminated final socket for home use and research outcomes. The check socket is temporarily used; whereas, the final socket is for long-term use.