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Prosthetics and Orthotics International Volume 27, 2003 - Issue 1
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Original Article

An assistive device designed to convey independent donning of a shuttle lock trans-tibial prosthesis for a multiple limb amputee

E. Tamir Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer Hospital, IsraelCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. Heim Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer Hospital, Israel
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U. Oppenheim Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer Hospital, Israel
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I. Siev-Ner Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer Hospital, Israel
Pages 74-75 | Published online: 05 Aug 2009
 

Abstract

This contribution describes a simple device designed to convey independent donning of a shuttle lock trans-tibial prosthesis for a multiple limb amputee. The device is made of a post with a shuttle lock mechanism at one end and a plate covered by rubber at 'the other end. This device enables correct positioning of the silicone liner and independent attachment to the prosthesis.

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