Prosthetic interface system using compliant members
A prosthetic or orthotic device using at least one of measurements of residual limb length or circumference to define a prosthetic socket assembly configuration, comprising modular socket components fitted to the individual user's residual limb having a mounting point for an attachment, at least one compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit, and at least one second compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit wherein the first compliant member and the second compliant member work in cooperation with the stabilizing unit(s) to control bone position and support the limb within the interface.
1 . A prosthetic interface system using compliant members, comprising:
a proximal medial connector connecting two medial floating members;
the two medial floating members configured to be attached to a flexible member on a user side, wherein a proximal end of each medial floating member has a gradual tapering of relative stiffness, wherein at least one of the two medial floating members is modularly connected to a dynamic tab;
the dynamic tab configured to provide 360 degree rotation;
a proximal medial swing strap, wherein the proximal medial swing strap incorporates hook and loop fastener for connecting a pad;
a cross connector located on a medial distal aspect of a socket, wherein the cross connector is configured to adjust an angle and a span of the two medial floating members;
a proximal posterior cross connector configured to adjust an amount of suspension of the proximal medial swing strap;
a lateral proximal cross connector configured to prevent one or more anchor members from splaying apart under load;
a distal lateral cross connector configured to be positioned proximal to a bottom of a limb of a user, wherein a pad is configured to be placed between the distal lateral cross connector and the limb of the user;
one or more anterior connectors configured to be incrementally adjusted for circumferential tightness; and
markings displayed on each of the connectors to quantify relative positions of the connectors.
2 . The prosthetic interface system of claim 1 , wherein the pad comprises more than one durometer.
3 . The prosthetic interface system of claim 2 , wherein an outer surface of the pad comprises a higher durometer, and an inner surface of the pad comprises a lower durometer.
4 . The prosthetic interface system of claim 3 , wherein the outer surface of the pad comprises raised geometric shapes.
5 . The prosthetic interface system of claim 4 , wherein the raised geometric shapes are configured by an angulation to compress in a direction, and configured by the angulation to expand in an opposite direction.
6 . The prosthetic interface system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a compliant member comprising asymmetrical contouring and concavity, wherein the compliant member has a reversible design such that one curvature is configured to be positioned on a distal aspect.