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The investigational sockets increased in volume slightly, &amp;lt;0.2%, over the course of 4 weeks of take-home use, likely because of compression of the inner structure material during ambulation. Sockets with a vapor-smoothed finish had a significantly lower coefficient of friction (COF) with the liner fabric backing than sockets with a normal surface finish (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.01), though participant preference for the lower COF socket was mixed.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The speed, quality, and durability of the investigational sockets warrant clinical studies to determine which quantitative limb motion metrics (e.g., pistoning, volume, anterior distal motion) help prosthetists meaningfully enhance their patient care.<\/jats:p>\n                  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