Getting the Right Fit : Prosthetic Sockets and Engineering Principles

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Buis, Arjan and Day, Sarah and Sargent, Marisa (2026) Getting the Right Fit : Prosthetic Sockets and Engineering Principles. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

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Abstract

Prosthetic socket fit is about more than comfort – it is about how well the socket transfers forces from the prosthesis to the body. When wearing a prosthesis, forces pass from the socket through soft, flexible tissues like skin and muscle before reaching the bone. So, instead of judging fit only by feel, it is important to consider how forces are distributed, how tissues deform, and how stable the limb is during movement to prevent pain, skin problems, and injury.

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Buis, Arjan ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3947-293X, Day, Sarah ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0261-9213 and Sargent, Marisa ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9838-8968;
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