Prosthesis and method therefor
CA 2360845 A1 · Owner: Fox, John R. · Inventors: Rothschild, Kelly A.; Rothschild, Russell J.; Fox, John R.
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Improved prosthetic components and a method for assembly therefor are described wherein the prosthesis comprises prefabricated modular components including a socket adapter shank or pylon, a keel, and a foot. The method for preparation of the improved prosthesis reduces the time required for prosthesis preparation over that of the prior art, and includes the steps of making a cast of the remaining leg stump and forming a socket therefor; placing the socket in an alignment jig; assembling modular pieces including a prefabricated keel pylon, and, socket adapter; attaching the socket adapter to the socket; draping a final coating of copolymer on the prosthesis; and removing the pylon and …
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- Filed October 31, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 31, 2021.
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