Original Article

Use of the Temporary Quadrilateral Socket Plaster Pylon in the Elderly Amputee

Authors: FRANK W. CLIPPINGER M.D.

Abstract

In many elderly amputees there is grave question whether they will or can use a prosthesis. Therefore a temporary and cheap one should be fitted for trial. The author describes such an approach.

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