Socket

1. Transfemoral

1.1. Pressure tolerant areas

1.1.1. ischial tuberosity

1.1.2. gluteals

1.1.3. lateral side of residual limb

1.1.4. distal end( rarely, may be sensitive)

1.2. Pressure sensitive areas

1.2.1. distolateral end of femur

1.2.2. pubic symphysis

1.2.3. perineal area

1.2.4. Mnemonic: DPP

1.3. Figure 1

2. Transtibial

2.1. Pressure tolerant areas

2.1.1. patellar tendon

2.1.2. medial tibial plateau

2.1.3. tibial & fibular shaft

2.1.4. distal end (rarely, may be sensitive

2.1.5. Mnemonic: PT, MPT,

2.2. Pressure sensitive areas

2.2.1. anterior tibia

2.2.2. anterior tibial crest

2.2.3. fibular head and neck

2.2.4. fibular nerve

2.2.5. Mnemonic: A2 F2

2.3. Figure 2