Transtibial Amputee: Limb Assessment and Cast

[@princewilloghenovo6247]

Thanks for your illuminating tutorial. We'd like to see how you take your measurements. Thanks

[@TheLegLady]

Thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment. I actually don't really take any measurements but I will definitely add it to the list for future videos! Once I take the cast, I scan and modify the scan before getting a check socket printed. Here's the link if you are interested in seeing the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYS1f5WYaq93es0 Just skip to 7:14

[@dennisd1906]

Great vid. I work for ALPS South - it's always nice to see our liners in the wild.

[@TheLegLady]

Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video! A big fan of Alps liners, and they have the best customer service!

[@dennisd1906]

@@TheLegLady Awesome, that's always great to hear! Been with them just over 8 years now, best place I've ever worked.

[@SevenStar-lk9hh]

THANK YOU SISTER PLEASE UPLOAD MORE

[@RogerWolfson-r5p]

fantastic

[@alexm5256]

Hi could you do a tutorial about measuring AP and ML measurements using the Caliper?

[@TheLegLady]

Hi, I am not usually taking measurements and not using the caliper for AP/ML. I am just going off the intentional shapes in my cast, but I can add that to the list of video ideas! Any specific questions you have though in the meantime? You can ask here or send to my email (it is on the about page). Thanks!

[@vincentxiong16]

For bench alignment, how do you adjust the angle, let’s say 15 degree flexion?

[@TheLegLady]

Typically after casting, I will scan the cast in a flexed position of about 7-10 degrees (more if needed). So that flexion is built in. If I need to add more flexion I can do that with set screws at the pyramid. If I am doing up to 15 degrees for flexion tightness or contracture I will move the socket slightly more forward than normal so the weight line still falls at a good spot through the foot.

[@sandiplakshane5767]

I needed this caliper,but very costly my leg belo knew amputation,plz help us

[@chuckyG2852]

The music is very distracting! If you feel you must have music, turn down the volume.

[@TheLegLady]

Thank you for the feedback! Will keep that in mind for future videos.

[@grantwhalley1997]

Why aren't you casting for a suction socket. You casted for a lock and pin. And it's incorrect

[@TheLegLady]

What would you do differently?