Rehabilitation of a person with a nonfunctional arm and a transtibial amputation with a short stump with fragile skin, multiple scars and a limited knee function presents a considerable problem. The best prosthesis was considered to be one with a rollon socket. Donning and cleaning of the socket however could not be done by the patient himself and it was therefore necessary to develop a device to permit the patient to perform these tasks independently. A case history is presented and the new device described.
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