What are the different types of axial suspension?
What are the different types of axial suspension? Axial Suspension 8. Uses 9. Pendular Suspension 10. Uses 11. Vertical Suspension 12. Uses 13. Suspension Unit Late Mrs. Guthrie Smith has invented the suspension apparatus. 14. Parts 15. Fixed Point Why is pistoning a problem with transtibial suspension? Undesirable motion of the residual limb up and down within the socket is termed “pistoning,” and this movement has been shown to increase stresses on the skin. The best suspension is the one that minimizes pistoning without unduly complicating donning and doffing of (putting on and taking off) the artificial limb. How does...