Thursday, July 10, 2008

Definitive Socket Change Delivery - Prosthesis

The patient is in the office today to be fit with her definitive socket change. I also provided to her today her 6 multiply and 6 single ply socks, new ultra-light pyramid and new locking mechanism with 1 locking liner and 1 locking liner without lock. The prosthesis fit very well. We dynamically aligned the patient today utilizing her existing foot and pylon. She walked very well and noted no discomfort. We achieved a 3-ply fit. All bolts and nuts were Lok-Tited and torqued down to manufacturer specifications. I told the patient that she should utilize the prosthesis for 1 month. After that, she should return to the office and we will place a cosmetic cover on her prosthesis. She understands this. She also understands that if there is any difficulty, problems or changes with the new socket, she should return immediately for adjustment.

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