Pilot study: Datacapturing consistency of two transtibial casting concepts,using a manikin stump model: A comparison between the handson PTB and handsoff ICECAST compact® concepts

Abstract

The quality of fit of a transtibial patellar tendon bearing (PTB) socket may be influenced by consistency in casting, rectification or alignment.

For this study two distinctive different datacapturing concepts were tested in relation to prosthetist performance. The handson PTB and handsoff ICECAST compact® concept were studied and compared for inter and intraprosthetist consistency using a specially designed manikin stump model.

A purpose designed digitiser was used to scan a selected surface area of the produced models, 5 for each concept, 10 in total. The extent of casting consistency at each of 936 locations per plaster model was calculated and the level of consistency was quantified.

This study has shown that by using the manikin model there is a clear indication that the investigated handsoff concept produces more consistent results than the handson concept.

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