EXPERIENCES WITH RESPECT TO THE ICEROSS SYSTEM FOR TRANS-TIBIAL PROSTHESES

This article describes the authors' initial experiences and those of t heir patients with respect to the ICEROSS system for trans-tibial pros theses. Up to October 1992, 54 patients attending the ''Hoensbroeck'' Rehabilitation Centre received such a prosthesis. With the aid of pati ents' records an all-round evaluation has been made. In addition, a su rvey was undertaken and an examination made amongst the 43 patients wh o responded to a written request. For 26 patients who were provided wi th the ICEROSS as a second appliance after having used an older kind o f prosthesis a comparison was made with the old system. In general the se patients considered the new prosthesis as providing a clear improve ment.