Method of fitting a prosthetic interface system using compliant members

Abstract

A prosthetic or orthotic device using at least one of measurements of residual limb length or circumference to define a prosthetic socket assembly configuration, comprising modular socket components fitted to the individual user's residual limb having a mounting point for an attachment, at least one compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit, and at least one second compliant member attached to at least one stabilizing unit wherein the first compliant member and the second compliant member work in cooperation with the stabilizing unit(s) to control bone position and support the limb within the interface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A transfemoral level prosthetic socket apparatus for attaching a prosthetic to a limb of a user comprising:
 a first stabilizer unit having a first proximal end and a first distal end first end and adapted to be perpendicularly positioned near an adductor muscle group of said user;   a second stabilizer unit having a second proximal end and a second distal end and adapted to be perpendicularly positioned between a hamstring and a lateral quadriceps of said user;   a proximal brim made of a complaint material spanning from said first proximal end of said first stabilizer to said second proximal end of said second stabilizer and adapted to support said limb;   a first adjustable member having a length located opposite of said proximal brim and spanning from said first proximal end of said first stabilizer to said second proximal end of said second stabilizer wherein said length is adjustable;   a floating member having a third proximal end and a third distal end perpendicularly positioned between said first stabilizer and said second stabilizer opposite and below said proximal brim and adapted capture and control said limb within said socket; and   a second adjustable member having a first end attached to said first stabilizer, a second end attached to said second stabilizer, and a length attached to said floating member wherein said second adjustable member is adapted to be adjustable in length.