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Original Article

Technical note-modified above-knee socket to relieve anterior pressure caused by abdominal hernia

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Pages 48-49 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The plastic quadrilateral socket has a high anterior brim which can cause considerable discomfort in some patients, especially when seated. A simple modification to the anterior brim is described allowing a female patient with a huge abdominal hemia a considerable degree of comfort when both sitting and standing. The creation of a large radius producing a wide area for adequate pressure relief proved valuable. This might be considered for patients with less pendulous abdomens who find conventional methods inadequate.

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