Tissue Responses to Mechanical Loading in Prosthetic Applications

Soft tissues of the stump within the socket are subjected to a special environment due to external load characteristics that affect tissue breakdown.

The skin rubbing against the socket edge and interior surface does not result in intermittent skin deformation and biomechanical irritations.

Excessive slip between the skin and the socket does not lead to tissue abrasion and heat generation.

Residual limb tissues do not exist often in a high-humidity environment due to the socket intimately fitted on the residuum.

Residual limb tissues may not suffer from possible chemical and mechanical irritations or allergic reactions to various sockets or interface materials.

Tissue deformation is a response to mechanical loading?

Ischemia can lead to the formation of pressure sores?

Repetitive force application does not contribute to tissue damage?

Pain is the most direct reaction of the human body to excessive external loads?

Neuropathy does not affect the sensory feedback related to mechanical insult?