Amputee advanced donning device
Produce an advanced donning device to simplify application of shrinker garment
Project Overview
During rehabilitation, it is critical for amputee patients to wear a specialized compression garment known as a shrinker. A shrinker aims to shape the residual limb in preparation for prosthetic fitting and prevent post-operative complications like swelling and excessive fluid retention. For application of the shrinker, patients currently rely on basic donning tubes, in which the shrinker is stretched over a plastic tube and pulled over the residual limb. Because shrinkers are designed to apply strong, consistent compression they can be very difficult to stretch over donning tubes. This challenge is especially significant for elderly patients, who may have limited strength, dexterity, or mobility. This project aims to create an advanced donning device that stretches the garment to the desired diameter using electronics, simplifying shrinker application and eliminating the need for the user to manually stretch the garment.
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Files
- Preliminary Report (October 8, 2025)
- Preliminary Presentation (October 3, 2025)
- PDS (September 18, 2025)
Progress Reports
- Week 5 (October 9, 2025)
- Week 4 (October 2, 2025)
- Week 3 (September 25, 2025)
- Week 2 (September 18, 2025)
- Week 1 (September 11, 2025)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Carly Villa - Co-Team Leader & Co-BWIG
- Eleanor Hollander - Co-Team Leader & Co-BWIG
- Anna Van Riessen - Communicator
- Sam Kamin - BSAC
- Ava Hopper - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. John Puccinelli - Advisor
- Mr. Daniel Kutschera - Client