AK Fitting Protocol

Question 1

Static socket fitting: Anterior wall assessment

Answer 1

Pressure evenly distributed in femoral triangle
Appropriate relief for rectus femoris
Appropriate relief for adductor longus tendon (channel and flare)

Question 2

Static socket fitting: Medial wall assessment

Answer 2

Soft tissues contained (avoid adductor roll)

Well defined outward flare (min. 1/2” radius)

Question 3

Static socket fitting: Lateral wall assessment

Answer 3

Contacts patient proximal to ischial level (no gapping)
Appropriate support along lateral femoral shaft
Relief for distal lateral femur

Question 4

Static socket fitting: Posterior wall assessment

Answer 4

Coronal: posterior wall or shelf horizontal
Sagittal: slopes slightly distally posterior to anterior

Question 5

Static socket fitting protocol

Answer 5

Palpate ramus, adductor longus tendon, and IT in socket

Assess brim pressures and tissue containment

Assess distal end contact

Confirm suspension (pull/rotate w/limb relaxed)

Assess standing posture

Lateral displacement test

Draw 3 alignment lines