An interview with Mr. Frank Friddle: High-Volume Canfit-X™ User Friddle's Orthopedic Appliances 1. What is the process in making transfemoral applications by-measurement? "I have several customers that I develop 'custom' brim styles for. I usually send them a 'generic' carving to start off and have them modify it to their specifications and mark the ischial tuberosity (IT). I then digitize it as a positive shape, determine if the shape needs any reduction or enlargement from the original shape and save it to the library. I usually have to go through this process several times to accommodate large and small sizes." 2. How long does it take to design a transfemoral socket using Canfit-X™ by-measurement? "It usually takes 5 minutes to design and write a carve file, once I have a good working library shape." 3. What are the common modifications on transfemoral sockets? "Translocation, distal-end modification (round, conical or flat), extending length or altering ply to accommodate a liner are the most common modifications." 4. When you design a transfemoral socket using Canfit-X™ by-measurement, do you also incorporate digital photos to help you? "No, I only use the photos for spinal shapes."

Mr. Frank Friddle will be joining us as a guest speaker in Atlanta, GA. *Do not miss Technical Workshop #21: taking place on March 4th at 1:30pm in the Cobb Room*