Agustinus Purna Irawan, Didi Widya Utama, Antonius Singgih Setiawan, Dwinita Laksmidewi, Deni Fajar Fitriyana, Yazid Surya Wicaksana, Putri Agustin Priyani, Samsudin Anis, Tezara Cionita, Januar Parlaungan Siregar, Jamiluddin Jaafar, Janviter Manalu, Johni Jonatan Numberi
The prevalence of disability in Indonesia is considerable, necessitating a significant demand for prosthetic limbs. In addition, the global demand for prosthetics continues to increase due to several factors such as wars, disasters, and the prevalence of chronic diseases. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques used for fabricating socket prostheses utilizing natural fiber composites based on various studies conducted. The findings from this study indicate that the manufacturing of prosthetic sockets requires consideration of characteristics such as comfort, functionality, biocompatibility, and flexibility. The utilization of natural fiber composites in the production of prosthetic sockets has several benefits, including cost-effectiveness, weight reduction, and biodegradation, making it a sustainable alternative for prosthetic socket fabrication. The utilization of natural fiber composites in the fabrication of socket prostheses has been the subject of much discussion, with particular emphasis on the influence of various matrices, reinforcing materials, and manufacturing methods on the characteristics and attributes of socket prostheses made from natural fiber composites. Natural fibers are utilized due to their notable attributes, including exceptional impact resistance, improved biocompatibility, superior strength-to-weight ratio, environmental sustainability, and economic advantages. Natural fiber composites are becoming a promising material for future prosthetic socket production. © This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta, 11480, Indonesia; Faculty of Business and Accountancy, Universitas Katolik Musi Charitas, Palembang, 30114, Indonesia; Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya, Jakarta, 12930, Indonesia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Kampus Sekaran, Semarang, 50229, Indonesia; Faculty of Engineering and Quantity Surveying, INTI International University, Negeri Sembilan, Nilai, 71800, Malaysia; College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pahang, Gambang, 26300, Malaysia; Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Johor, Batu Pahat, 86400, Malaysia; Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Cenderawasih, Kota Jayapura, 99358, Indonesia
