This patient had a recurvatum problem at the knee; so, the posterior shell might have been given to this patient to gain some time until the patient's knee flexors became stronger.
Breakaway torque is defined as the torque required to start a partâs rotation from a stationary position. It is usually a higher value compared to the maximum tightening torque value as per specification .
Torque is a rotating force and adding a socket extension will not change the torque. Only if you use and extension like in the picture will it change. Attached Thumbnails