A Transtibial Socket Is Aligned on the Shank to Enhance

A transtibial socket is aligned on the shank to enhance loading on the patellar ligament,prevent genu recurvatum,and facilitate quadriceps contraction; it is also aligned to reduce loading on the fibular head.What angle accomplishes the former and what angle accomplishes the latter benefit?

A) Slight flexion; slight lateral tilt
B) Slight flexion; slight medial tilt
C) Slight lateral tilt; slight flexion
D) Slight lateral tilt; slight extension

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