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Figure 2. Female couple of air hose to male connector on Cast Off Valve.<br />

Figure 3. Cast Off Valve attached to female air hose coupling.<br />

BIVALVING<br />

Many times, the prosthetist would like to<br />

save the plaster model for further modification<br />

or reference. One approach to saving the model<br />

is to bivalve the socket with a cast saw (Figure<br />

5). Once the socket has been bivalved, the cast<br />

can be touched up with minor plastic additions<br />

and used again. After the socket is bivalved, it<br />

cannot be reused. This process is not only time<br />

consuming, but can be eliminated in many circumstances.<br />

COMPRESSED AIR<br />

The use of compressed air is by far the most<br />

popular method. It saves labor, time, sockets,<br />

and casts. A newly formed check socket or

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