Evaluating the use of a thermoplastic socket in Kenya: A pilot study.

Background: Many people with amputations who live in low-resourced settings struggle to access the workshops where qualified prosthetists provide appropriate care. Novel technologies such as the thermoplastic Confidence Socket are emerging, which could help facilitate easier access to prosthetic services.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction and the performance of transtibial prosthesis featuring the Confidence Socket.