Pump it up Socket- summary of replies

Pump it up Socket- summary of replies

Grant Crosthwaite

9/14/1997

Greetings from an almost free Scotland,

Some time ago I posted a question asking for peoples experiences of this
and other variable volume socket systems. I have had several replies which
I will post below.

I have decided to try a VSS socket from the Medi company with a Alpha liner
and a modular III Flexfoot. This is partly due to the information gleaned
here and from the ready availability of the components in the UK.

Thanks again to all those who sent me information.

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From: Errol < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: Grant Crosthwaite < <Email Address Redacted> >, <Email Address Redacted>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:13:18 +200
Subject: Re: Pump-it-up socket system

Dear Grant,

Try the VSS system by medi Bayreuth. I have been using this for a while
now and it works well and is easy to fabricate.

medi can be contacted at:
1-800-633-6334 (Tel)
1-800-633-4338 (Fax)

They are situated at 76 West Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

All the best,

Errol Lishman
(Medical Orthotist & Prosthetist)
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Orthopaedic Suppliers - Johannesburg
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From: Michael Dillon < <Email Address Redacted> >
Subject: Re: Pump-it-up socket system
X-Sender: <Email Address Redacted>
To: Grant Crosthwaite < <Email Address Redacted> >

Grant,

OttoBock have released a new, well new for Oz, variable volume socket.
Perhaps you could give them a call for some information as I haven't had
any experience with it.

Cheers!

Mick

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To: Grant Crosthwaite < <Email Address Redacted> >
From: <Email Address Redacted> (Wieland Kaphingst)
Subject: Re: Pump-it-up socket system

There is a new system, called the Pneumatic Volume Control System (PVC)
which is a one chamber system with a built in mini pump. It has been on the
market for a few years now ( Medi Pro in Germany ) and seems to be reliable
after a few initial improvements had to be made. The ipos company is selling
it in the US through the US distributors. You may want to ask ipos :
<Email Address Redacted> .

Since you are located in Europe you may prefer to call theGerman
manufacturer, Felix Carstens c/o CO-MET Tel.++49-6321-32206. Felix speaks a
very good english.

Hope I could answer your questions

Wieland

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From: <Email Address Redacted>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 20:40:56 -0400 (EDT)
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: Re: Pump-it-up socket system

Dear Mr. Crosthwaite,

As the distributor for the Pump-It-Up system, we will be happy to send you
the informational/training manual and video at for the system at know charge.
I will also be happy to discuss the characteristics of system with you via
E-Mail or phone at your convenience.

Also, the developer Michael Love is always eager to discuss the system. His
E-mail address is <Email Address Redacted>

Sincerely,

KNIT-RITE, INC.

Mark Smith, CP
Technical Director
 816-221-5200, EXT 177

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To: Grant Crosthwaite < <Email Address Redacted> >
From: <Email Address Redacted> (Tony van der Waarde)
Subject: Re: Pump-it-up socket system
Status: RO

Grant,

I've seen the system designed by Mike Love at his lab in Batavia, which is
the one you referred to. Have not had occasion to try it but have heard
from some amputees who like it. IPOS also has a similar system that seems a
little less complicated.
Contact them directly in Niagara Falls, NY. @ 1-800-345-5103

Tony van der Waarde CP(c)

Tony

<URL Redacted>

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From: John Russell < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: 'Grant Crosthwaite' < <Email Address Redacted> >
Subject: RE: Pump-it-up socket system
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 02:25:27 -0700

Hi from John Russell
I've been on vac. for the last week and half
I have used the pump it-up developed by Mike Love
It is my opinion, that it can not work
Basic physics is that you can't make a balloon square
I and others have had air leaks.(Rick Riley)
The design makes the apex of postorial wall part of the A/P to low!
We have thown that idea out.
But there is need for variable volume sockets that is for sure
There is an altenative, that is the Aux. A/P
It is our design. that is been proven at the paralympics in cycling, by
winning the GOLD and all three world records for track.
It was developed for Dory Selinger
It comes up in the back, the top is up to the anterior A/P, it is flexiable
all the way across the back wall, there is no solid back wall. Our regular
patients just love it, (a 85 yr. old can use it) the point is that they can
thighten when running and loosen on the way home in the car.
A side effect is that it reduces Ant. Tibia pressure, allows the back wall
to flex as the muscles flex, reducing problems on the back of knee, Another
side effect is that it makes the leg grow.
I only used it on 3/S systems, with special sockets that have Anti-rotation
A/P and PTPC designs
Another use of the Anti-rotation A/P for suspension and the PTPC is for
hamstring blisters.
There is a picture of the socket in the O&P Almanac August 1997 pg.30

Maybe there is way of helping your patient I asume that he is in England?
<Email Address Redacted>

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