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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 79-B, Issue 4 | Pages 638 - 640
1 Jul 1997
Heim M Wershavski M Zwas S Siev-Ner I Nadvorna H Azaria M

The use of silicone inner sockets, with or without the incorporation of shuttle locks, has greatly improved the function of artificial limbs. They cushion and protect the stump and provide a means for prosthetic suspension, allowing more comfortable use, especially in patients with ischaemic stumps. They also allow greater movement at the proximal joint.