Total Surface Bearing vs. Ischial Containment Sockets: What’s the Difference?

When someone loses a limb, the first thing they often think about is getting a prosthetic that helps them walk again. But the real challenge isn’t just walking—it’s walking comfortably, safely, and confidently. And that comfort doesn’t start with the foot or the knee. It begins where the limb meets the socket. For above-knee amputees […]
How a Well-Fitted Socket Prevents Pain, Pressure Sores, and Skin Breakdown

For people using a prosthetic limb, daily comfort doesn’t come from high-tech parts or fancy designs. It starts with the one piece that touches the body all day, every day—the socket. This is the part of the prosthesis that fits over the residual limb. It may look simple from the outside, but it plays the […]
Why Custom Socket Design Is the Foundation of Prosthetic Comfort

When someone gets a prosthetic limb, most people focus on the visible parts—the high-tech foot, the lightweight materials, or the smart sensors. But there’s one part that often gets overlooked, even though it plays the biggest role in how that prosthetic actually feels to wear. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t have any electronics. But it’s […]
Future Trends in Prosthetic Weight-Bearing Design: AI and Adaptive Materials

The way a prosthetic limb holds weight is changing fast. For decades, prosthetics were designed with one main goal—to help people walk again. But now, we’re going much further. We’re not just helping people move. We’re learning how to help their bodies move better, longer, and with more ease. That means thinking differently about how […]