The effect of the transfemoral prosthetic socket interface designs on skeletal motion and socket comfort: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: The most crucial aspect of a prosthesis is the socket, as it will directly determine gait stability and quality. The current standard of care ischial ramus containment socket is reported to increase coronal stability through gait; however, socket discomfort is the primary complaint among prosthetic users.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare ischial ramus containment to alternatives in the transfemoral amputee population.

Predictors of success on the American Board for Certification's prosthetics certification examination.

Background: Many factors can potentially impact pass or fail performance of a certification examination. While studies regarding predictors of success have been conducted in other professions, no such studies have been conducted in prosthetics and orthotics.

Objectives: Determine whether there are significant differences in prosthetics certification examination success or failure based on gender, Carnegie ranking of the institution from where the candidate received the degree, and whether the candidate is extending credential from orthotics to include prosthetics.