Abstract: A two-element prosthesis is provided with a resilient connector that permits limited rotation of one element relative the other about the three axes of the two elements as defined by the junction of the two elements. The resilient connector further absorbs a limited amount of compressive shock transmitted from one element to the second element. The resilient member includes a sensing system that indicates a compressive force at the resilient member in excess of a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A prosthetic device which is adjustable in the transverse plane includes a flanged element moldable in a plastic socket and an element having a toothed superior surface. The plastic socket is formed about the flanged element while using the toothed superior surface as a mold surface. A fastener engages the toothed superior surface and this affixes the formed socket to the toothed element. The fastener may be loosened so that incremental rotation of the toothed element relative the socket is permitted.

Abstract: A prosthetic device which is adjustable in the transverse plane includes a flanged element moldable in a plastic socket and an element having a toothed superior surface. The plastic socket is formed about the flanged element while using the toothed superior surface as a mold surface. A fastener engages the toothed superior surface and this affixes the formed socket to the toothed element. The fastener may be loosened so that incremental rotation of the toothed element relative the socket is permitted.

Abstract: A method for fitting and stabilizing an artificial limb is disclosed herewith which includes the use of an adjustable prosthetic device to obtain dynamic alignment. After dynamic alignment, the relative orientation of the elements making up the adjustable limb are determined and transferred to the uniquely configured elements for stabilization of the entire limb by welding, brazing, or the like. The invention also includes the unique structure to practice the method.

Abstract: A prosthesis for replacement of a hip joint is flexion biased so that the prosthetic limb members affixed thereto are urged anteriorly of the body with the prosthetic foot off the ground. Thus, when the prosthetic hip joint is used with the weight activated knee joint, the flexion biasing provides swing phase motion to the leg from energy stored in the biasing member during the stance phase of that leg.

Abstract: The structure for an artificial limb includes a domed element and a hollow cylindrical coupling defining a beveled outer surface at one end thereof. The hollow cylindrical coupling is positionable within the beveled outer surface adjacent the domed element to form a bondable joint therebetween.

Abstract: A torque absorber for a lower limb prosthesis includes a retaining flange forming a portion of an assembly rotatably mounted in a hollow cylindrical member which may be adapted to receive a skeletal portion of a prosthesis. A resilient portion is bondingly formed about the hollow cylindrical member so that a plastomeric prosthetic socket or the like may be bondingly molded to the resilient portion and the retaining flange for cooperation therebetween to allow limited rotational motion of the prosthetic socket relative the hollow cylindrical member.