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quadrilateral socket

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quadrilateral socket
[kwod′rilat′ərəl]
a four-sided prosthetic socket design for people with above-the-knee amputations. The posterior brim is designed to fit directly beneath the ischial tuberosity so that the person literally sits on it.


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In his introduction, Sabolich discusses quadrilateral sockets, CAT-CAM, SFS, different types of amputations, why some are better for certain people, and what factors should be considered by both the physician and the prosthetist.
 
 
 
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