Re: BK Patient
Bill Lifford
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: BK Patient
Creator:
Bill Lifford
Date:
4/1/1999
Text:
Hello,
I have a patient who must weigh 350 lbs. We found the ALPS suspension
sleeve (it's silicone) to be a big help with severely obese patients.... it
seems to stay out and not roll down.
As for shrinker and socks, you might try coolmax socks (don't know the brand
name)-- they are more elastic than most socks. And if the shrinker rolls
down, you can modify a shrinker by sewing dacron straps to it and attaching
those to some type of waist belt. Not an elegant solution, but it works.
Good luck,
Bill Lifford, C.P.
>Greeting again!
>I have a very heavy BK patient. She is about 60 years, diabetic, weighs
appox
>250 to 300 lbs. The residual limb is not a bad shape, however, her thigh
>above the knee is extremely fleshy and flabby. (Circumference of upper
thigh
>is 29 inches). My problem is finding shrinkers and socks that do not roll
>down her leg. My other problem is suspending the prostheses. I have been
>using a neoprene suspension sleeve now because I do not think she would
>tolerate a thigh lacer, because of weight, bulk, and difficulty of
>application. She is now able to stand with assistance, but unable to walk
>more than a step or two. I do not think she will be using her leg for more
>than transfers, but would like for her to have it for these purposes. If
>anyone has any experience with fitting a patient such as this, I would be
>happy to hear from you. Sincerely, Paula Martinek.
>
I have a patient who must weigh 350 lbs. We found the ALPS suspension
sleeve (it's silicone) to be a big help with severely obese patients.... it
seems to stay out and not roll down.
As for shrinker and socks, you might try coolmax socks (don't know the brand
name)-- they are more elastic than most socks. And if the shrinker rolls
down, you can modify a shrinker by sewing dacron straps to it and attaching
those to some type of waist belt. Not an elegant solution, but it works.
Good luck,
Bill Lifford, C.P.
>Greeting again!
>I have a very heavy BK patient. She is about 60 years, diabetic, weighs
appox
>250 to 300 lbs. The residual limb is not a bad shape, however, her thigh
>above the knee is extremely fleshy and flabby. (Circumference of upper
thigh
>is 29 inches). My problem is finding shrinkers and socks that do not roll
>down her leg. My other problem is suspending the prostheses. I have been
>using a neoprene suspension sleeve now because I do not think she would
>tolerate a thigh lacer, because of weight, bulk, and difficulty of
>application. She is now able to stand with assistance, but unable to walk
>more than a step or two. I do not think she will be using her leg for more
>than transfers, but would like for her to have it for these purposes. If
>anyone has any experience with fitting a patient such as this, I would be
>happy to hear from you. Sincerely, Paula Martinek.
>
Citation
Bill Lifford, “Re: BK Patient,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211441.
