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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2005
Tracy C. Slemker, Clayton, OH (US);
Robert Hoskins, Norfolk, VA (US);
Lucinda Busch, Clayton, OH (US);
Scott R. Schall, Englewood, OH (US);
Ralph Simmons, Dayton, OH (US);
Tracy C. Slemker, Clayton, OH (US);
Robert Hoskins, Norfolk, VA (US);
Lucinda Busch, Clayton, OH (US);
Scott R. Schall, Englewood, OH (US);
Ralph Simmons, Dayton, OH (US);
Prosthetic Design, Inc., Clayton, OH (US);
Abstract
A method of socket design and fabrication for Below-the-Knee (BK) amputees that utilizes manual measurements. This method, known as BK by Measurement, utilizes a manual measurement procedure where predetermined points are identified and measurements are taken of a patient's residual limb. These measurements are recorded and thereafter entered into a software package enabling customization by the fabrication facility. Prosthetic components fabricated in accordance with the present invention provide a custom fit, while not relying on more expensive digital imaging technology. The invention also provides a method and associated system for recording and retrieving fabrication and/or fitting data associated with a prosthetic component for use with a particular patient, which can include affixing to the prosthetic component a strip debossed with indicia unique to the particular patient or prosthetic component.