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Table 5 Interface stress of different prosthetic sockets (unit kPa)

From: Comfort level discussion for prosthetic sockets with different fabricating processing conditions

Measurement area

Traditional handmade method

RE and RP

Patella tendon

183.85

113.02

Medial tibia flare

72.52

107.81

Calf muscle

110.93

107.77

Anterior tibia muscle

60.41

95.48

Tibia crest

77.08

77.67

Tibia end

274.79

372.10

Fibular end

183.85

173.14

Fibular head

214.65

192.12