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  • 1Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia. pvlee@unimelb.edu.au.

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A low-cost, low-skill pressure casting technique (PCAST) successfully fitted transtibial (TT) prosthetic sockets for amputees in a developing country. This method improved patient satisfaction and physical function, offering a viable solution where trained personnel are scarce.

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amputeebiomechanicsgaitlow-costpatient satisfactionpressure castingrehabilitationresidual limbsocketsocket fittranstibial amputation

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics

Background:

  • Developing countries face challenges in prosthetic limb provision due to limited resources and trained personnel.
  • Transtibial (TT) amputations require well-fitting prosthetic sockets for optimal function and user acceptance.
  • Existing prosthetic fitting methods can be costly and require specialized skills, hindering access in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a low-cost, low-skill pressure casting technique (PCAST) for fabricating and fitting transtibial (TT) prosthetic sockets.
  • To assess patient satisfaction, physical function, and gait parameters following the use of PCAST-fabricated TT sockets in a developing country.
  • To determine the feasibility and success rate of the PCAST method in a resource-limited environment.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 13 adult volunteers with unilateral transtibial amputation participated in the study.
  • Prosthetic sockets were fabricated using the pressure casting technique (PCAST).
  • Patient outcomes were assessed using the Satisfaction with Prosthesis Questionnaire (SATPRO), timed up-and-go tests, six-minute walk tests, and gait analysis.

Main Results:

  • Eight out of thirteen participants (62% success rate) were successfully fitted with PCAST TT sockets.
  • High levels of patient satisfaction were reported, with significant improvements in timed up-and-go and six-minute walk performances after the usage period (p = 0.001).
  • Gait parameters such as speed, cadence, and step/stride length remained largely unchanged.

Conclusions:

  • The transtibial pressure casting technique (PCAST) is a viable and effective method for prosthetic socket fabrication in developing countries.
  • This technique offers a potential solution to reduce prosthetic costs and increase fitting opportunities for individuals with TT amputations.
  • The PCAST method demonstrates promise in improving functional outcomes and user satisfaction in resource-limited settings with limited access to trained prosthetists.