A Patient with Right Transtibial Amputation (3 Months Ago)and Right

A patient with right transtibial amputation (3 months ago) and right hemiparesis (6 years ago) has weakness in the right quadriceps and diminished balance.Which of the following types of suspension is MOST appropriate?

A) Fork strap and waist belt
B) Supracondylar
C) Thigh corset with a manual knee lock
D) Distal attachment-pin locking

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