Transtibial Prosthetic Socket Design and Suspension Mechanism A Literature Review

Transtibial Prosthetic Socket Design and Suspension Mechanism: A Literature Review (JPO031-4B)

Lower-limb amputation is a challenging consequence of diabetes and dysvascular disease. The incidence of transtibial (TT) amputation has reduced in the United Kingdom; however, it remains the most common amputation level according to the latest statistics. After amputation, function and cosmesis are replaced by an unnatural biomechanical device: the prosthesis. TT prostheses consist of four main parts: the prosthetic socket and its interface, suspension mechanism, pylon, and foot.