Abstract
The variety of existing socket designs all have different advantages, but there is still a need for a low-budget prosthetic socket for people who have limited access to resources or the conventional care from a professional prosthetist. This study reviews the literature of modern prosthetic socket designs and the designs that have been implemented in developing countries. Important elements identified for the novel prosthetic socket design include the ease of donning and doffing, pressure and force distribution, and use in functional activities. It will introduce new concepts in prosthetic socket design by using a weave design to aid in suspension. The suggested testing and evaluation of the prosthesis includes testing for objective data with a Qualisys motion capture system for pistoning during functional activities, and an Instron cyclic loading test to test its durability. Other measures of testing will gather subjective data. These tests will include a revised survey of the TAPES-R and Prosthetic Evaluation Questionnaire for user satisfaction. Further development and investigation of materials may come from the evaluation of the device with a person with trans-radial level amputation. This novel prosthetic device introduces ideas to provide low-budget medical supplies to under-resourced areas.