fleshy limb and suspension pins recap

fleshy limb and suspension pins recap

S. Yoshino

5/18/2000

Well here are the e-mails I received on my question.
Thanks Ted and all whom responded.
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S. Yoshino wrote:

> Well Ted's post is headed just where I need to go. I have a person with
a
> distal circumference of 55cm. I have a RX for a silicone suspension
liner
> with locking mechinism. Is there such a thing available? I haven't
found
> any. I am also waiting to hear what is said about Ted's posting...
> Thanks for the help in advance..
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>
Have you considered using a custom silicone liner? I have a good number of
patients using the type of liner made by
Siliconics. Wayne and his people can fit any shape and size. Phone #
1-415-861-0653 .
Let us know how it goes.
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TEC interface can manufacture a custom liner for your application.
Although, a large amount of redundant tissue may be a problem for distal
draw.

If you have any questions pleas call

Craig MacKenzie RTP(c)
Director of Research and Development
Tec Interface Systems
Phone 1-800-688-4832
Fax 1-320-251-0110
<Email Address Redacted>
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You can get something custom made from TEC although not silicon. Not sure
about custom options from the others. Good luck. Molly Pitcher CPO
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Hi
I assume that this person is a B/K.
It really depends on how long the limb is.
The answer here is for a four inch tibia or shorter. Use an Agresis liner
(the one with a bent knee) as the first layer, and this will be there
thinnest liner, with no pin attachment. Second over that use a thin 3/S
liner over that with the pin. These liners stick together extremely well
so
there is a large variance for volume change. The best case that I been
involved with is a patient that loss 30+ lbs before we needed to make
changes.

involved with is a patient that loss 30+ lbs before we needed to make
changes.
This patient is going to get tried of changing socks to accommodate the
volume changes, need a patient adjustable socket.
That's all for Now, John Russell
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Check out the Alpha extra large.
Also the Iceross Derma liner is supposed to follow the same guidelines as
the
Alpha
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contact Lou Haberman, CPO at ESP New Jersey. He might be able to help you
out.
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CUSTOM MADE LINER
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