MANUAL FOR PREPARATION OF A POROUS PTB SOCKET WITH SOFT DISTAL END

Hill, James T.; Mouhot, Henry; Plumb, Robert E.

MANUAL FOR PREPARATION OF A POROUS PTB SOCKET WITH SOFT DISTAL END

Active / Technical Report | Accession Number: AD0669238 |

Abstract:

A simplified procedure for preparing PTB sockets is described. Preimpregnation of the stockinet and evaporation of solvent prior to layup results in a stronger, more porous socket.

Author(s):

Hill, James T. ; Mouhot, Henry ; Plumb, Robert E.

Author Organization(s):

WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON DC ARMY MEDICAL BIOMECHANICAL RESEARCH LAB

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Supplementary Note:

DOI: 10.21236/AD0669238

Pagination:

0021

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

TR-6804

Project Number(s):

DA-3A025601A821-00-095

Monitor Series:

AMBRL

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application

Communities of Interest:

Biomedical

Descriptor(s):

*PROSTHETICS, ARTIFICIAL LIMBS, JOINTS(ANATOMY), POROSITY, PREPARATION

Field(s)/Group(s):

Medicine and Medical Research, Laminates and Composite Materials

Report Date:

1968 May 01