New unilateral transtibial amputees may experience varying wait times until they take delivery of their first prosthesis. Early prosthesis fitting and delivery has many benefits to new amputees psychological and physical health. This presentation examines clinical determinants of delayed care for new transtibial amputees and suggests measures that can be taken to make the clinical workflow a more efficient process.

Hip Check: Active Range of Motion Is Related to Physical Function Among Adults with Transtibial Amputation

Samantha Stauffer, CPO, MSOP

Active hip range of motion (ROM) is an important measure related to functional capacity when evaluating adults with lower-limb loss. However, time constraints in prosthetic practice may limit thorough evaluation. This study identifies the active hip ROM measures most closely related to physical function in this population, therefore aiding in the prioritization of these ROM measurements in clinical assessment.

The Effects of a Modified Passive Socket System on Short-term Changes in Residuum Volume: A Preliminary Study in Trans-tibial Amputees

Huthaifa Atallah, PhD

The aims of this study were to first; build a bespoke test prosthesis that allow participants to be tested while walking with a passive system, a modified passive system, and an active system and, second; use the bespoke test-prosthesis to compare the performance of the three test conditions in terms of maintenance of residuum volume. Results are presented from five participants with trans-tibial level of amputation. Finally, the discussion, conclusions, then clinical application are drawn.