The focus of this work is using selective laser sintering to manufacture transtibial
prosthetics sockets with compliant features to relieve contact pressure in sensitive areas. Each of
these sockets requires an integrated attachment fitting to connect to the pylon and foot using
standard hardware. Several design concepts of an attachment fitting are presented and
compared. The design concepts were tested using a tensile test machine and analyzed using
ground reaction force data to ensure a structurally sound connection. The resulting design
employs standard hardware while maintaining the integrity of the connection for a normal gait
cycle.Mechanical Engineerin
