[AMP-L] New Leg Ideas???

[Jim Sproul]

Hello all,

Please give me advice. I am an RBK 3/4/05 (trauma), getting ready for my 3rd 
socket, but want something different than what I've had.  I am 47 years old 
but healthy and active and have been fulltime working for more than a year. 
My residual limb is a bit longer than average - about 9 inches.

Currently, I am in an alpha liner with a laniard strap that holds my leg in 
by velcro leverage on the outside of the socket.  I have a #6 Flexfoot (way 
too stiff.)  What I have noticed is that with the stiff foot, the end of my 
tibia slides across my skin with each step and at times feels like I am 
tearing the skin off (mainly when I am light on socks.)  I have tested a 
much more flexible foot (Otto Bock ID35) and have had much less discomfort 
from the shearing forces in the socket.

I am hoping for a better socket fit with less movement inside the socket and 
a more flexible foot to take the brunt of walking.  Locking pin with gel 
liner?  Foot?  I walk comfortably at a normal speed without limping.  My 
realistic goals are to be walking fast, running and skiing - soon!  Any 
advice on a new leg would be much appreciated.  Thanks!!

Jim Sproul