Research on Sockets
Read the available clinical studies on Össur Sockets.
Walker J, Marable W.R, Smith C, Sigurjónsson B.Þ, Atlason I.F, Johannesson G.A. Clinical outcome of transfemoral direct socket interface (part 2). Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal. Volume 4, Issue 1, No.6, 2021.
Synopsis: Amputation at the transfemoral (TF) level reduces the rate of successful prosthetic fitting, functional outcome, and quality of life (QoL) compared with transtibial amputation. The TF socket interface is considered the most critical part of the prosthesis, but socket is comfort is still the most common user complaint. Direct Socket for transfemoral prosthesis users is a novel interface fabrication process where the socket is shaped and laminated directly on the residual limb and delivered in a single visit. The aim of this study was to investigate if prosthetic users' quality of life (QoL), comfort, and mobility with a Direct Socket TF interface were comparable to their experience with their previous prostheses.
Marable W.R, Smith C, Sigurjónsson B.Þ, Atlason I.F, Johannesson G.A. Transfemoral socket fabrication method using direct casting: outcomes regarding patient satisfaction with device and services. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal. Volume 3, Issue 2, No.6, 2020.
Synopsis: Direct Socket for transfemoral (DS-TF) prosthetic user is a novel method of fabricating a laminated interface on to the residual limb but requires different training, production method and service model than what most prosthetists are familiar with. This method and model may improve patient satisfaction by enabling interface fabrication and delivery in one visit. The aim of this study was to document patient satisfaction regarding DS-TF interface versus the prosthetic users’ previous socket in terms of interface function and the clinic service model.