3. Rectifying the mould

The prosthetist pours a positive cast from the negative, replicating the residual limb in plaster of paris.

The final cast is examined and altered or modified to the discretion of the prosthetist, in order to ensure that the residual limb will be able to support the artificial limb, which will be attached to it.

4. Diagnostic Fitting

Should you require a diagnostic (Test) fitting, it could be arranged and be fitted the same day as the when taking the measurements.

A Diagnostic Fitting is a procedure that can be done in order to see if the new prosthesis is fitting satisfactory or not. Should any changes be made to the socket it could be done straight away until the fitting is comfortable. A diagnostic socket is manufactured from a non-flexible, completely clear material.

5. Manufacturing

All prosthetic sockets are manufactured using a combination of Carbon Fibre, Fibreglass, Kevlar, Nylon, Acrylic resin and epoxy. After the lamination process the pre-selected components are assembled and adjusted to each individual amputee’s alignment. In order to ensure a 100% correct alignment fitting, it is done by making use of the Otto Bock LAZAR alignment apparatus. These many complex alignment instructions consider the angle and length of the residual limb, the type of prosthetic knee joint (if applicable) and the size and type of prosthetic foot required.