Results(Theory on Perspiration)
Stephan R Manucharian
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Results(Theory on Perspiration)
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Stephan R Manucharian
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The original question was: Dear list, a dermatologist of a patient of mine
asked about the theory that explains reduction in perspiration in air-sealed
environment like silicone liners. We all know it empirically, however would
anyone direct me to an article or a study that explains the biological
phenomenon.
Following are the responses:
1. I don't think it's a reduction as much as it is not perspiring at the level
you would think from wearing a liner. most of my patients still perspire but
it doesn't effect the ability to wear the systems. some patents have had to
resort to antiperspirant to help control the sweating.
2. All I can tell you about the perspiration problem is that the U.S. Army
Quatermaster Corps discovered the fact that impervious coverings of the feet
reduced perspiration either completely or significantly during the Korean War
when frostbite was causing many amputations of the lower limb. There must be a
report on this in the Medical Corps literature.
3. David Lee Gow did his Masters on thermodynamics and the socket
temperatures. David is the manager of the Prosthetic facility here at
Caulfield General Medical Centre, Melbourne, Australia. Unfortunately he is on
Annual leave at present. Salford University UK should have his paper. Cheers
Colin
4. There is no documented study that looks at these manufacturer claims that I
know of.
5. Try this article. 'The Incidence of Dermatological Problems in the Silicone
Suspension Sleeve User - Lake C, Supan TJ, 1997 Journal of Prosthetics and
Orthotics, 9, 3 97-104'
Quite a number of list subscribers requested to share the results, thus the
subject was of great interest to many. I got in touch with people from
Salford, UK and they did dig out the thesis by Gow and are mailing to me the
abstract and contents pages (entire work is 240 pages which are available at a
cost of 10 pence/page). I will post the former as an attachment image (if
allowed). If someone has the JPO issue mentioned in the last reply, please
post the article. I would like to invite manufacturer's representatives to do
some reading and take up the discussion.
Stephan R. Manucharian, CP *
Orthopedic Arts *
Brooklyn Heights, New York*
____________________________________________________________________
Get free email and a permanent address at <URL Redacted>
asked about the theory that explains reduction in perspiration in air-sealed
environment like silicone liners. We all know it empirically, however would
anyone direct me to an article or a study that explains the biological
phenomenon.
Following are the responses:
1. I don't think it's a reduction as much as it is not perspiring at the level
you would think from wearing a liner. most of my patients still perspire but
it doesn't effect the ability to wear the systems. some patents have had to
resort to antiperspirant to help control the sweating.
2. All I can tell you about the perspiration problem is that the U.S. Army
Quatermaster Corps discovered the fact that impervious coverings of the feet
reduced perspiration either completely or significantly during the Korean War
when frostbite was causing many amputations of the lower limb. There must be a
report on this in the Medical Corps literature.
3. David Lee Gow did his Masters on thermodynamics and the socket
temperatures. David is the manager of the Prosthetic facility here at
Caulfield General Medical Centre, Melbourne, Australia. Unfortunately he is on
Annual leave at present. Salford University UK should have his paper. Cheers
Colin
4. There is no documented study that looks at these manufacturer claims that I
know of.
5. Try this article. 'The Incidence of Dermatological Problems in the Silicone
Suspension Sleeve User - Lake C, Supan TJ, 1997 Journal of Prosthetics and
Orthotics, 9, 3 97-104'
Quite a number of list subscribers requested to share the results, thus the
subject was of great interest to many. I got in touch with people from
Salford, UK and they did dig out the thesis by Gow and are mailing to me the
abstract and contents pages (entire work is 240 pages which are available at a
cost of 10 pence/page). I will post the former as an attachment image (if
allowed). If someone has the JPO issue mentioned in the last reply, please
post the article. I would like to invite manufacturer's representatives to do
some reading and take up the discussion.
Stephan R. Manucharian, CP *
Orthopedic Arts *
Brooklyn Heights, New York*
____________________________________________________________________
Get free email and a permanent address at <URL Redacted>
Citation
Stephan R Manucharian, “Results(Theory on Perspiration),” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216790.
