Weightlifting With An Activity Specific Prosthesis.mov

[joyanthino]

hi can you please let me know what kind of elbow unit using(is there any special elbow flexion assist accessory u installed),.more over if u have video how the socket manufactured with VASS (in your case),please email me @gandhiortho@gmai.com

[klassakt311]

What kind of suspension are you using?



[smontgomery85]

@klassakt311

Standard suction socket with a VASS system - vacuum assisted suction socket - creates a vacuum by pulling out all residual air in the socket - the pump is hidden in the forearm. This arm has no harness and the pump is critical in order to hold the arm on.

[smontgomery85]

@smontgomery85

Sorry for the delayed response. It is a V-Hold vacuum locking suction suspension system manufactured by Innovative Neurotronics. Since I am an upper extremity AE this is the only way the prosthesis will stay on when subjected to these types of weight loads. A standard suction socket will not work - I know because I've tried it and a harness configuration could put unwanted pressure on nerves and limit mobility. This has worked very well.