Re: AK Continuous Covers & Skins Question
James Hoyt
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Title:
Re: AK Continuous Covers & Skins Question
Creator:
James Hoyt
Date:
8/15/2001
Text:
It would be my guess that you are using one of the very soft foam covers.
If you were to use one of the higher density foams you would have better
results in elimination of the compression problem. For the squeak problem
there are several things you may do. I assume that you are pulling on at
least two vacuum hose (nylons) prior to fitting the daw skin it not try that
it will allow the skin to move and slide more freely. As for the sandal
problem trim some TOPI and glue it to the bottom of the daw skin on the
foot. The TOPI is harder and will act more natural in the shoe surface.
541-890-7087
James R. Hoyt COF
Prosthetist Orthotist
----- Original Message -----
From: Janette Morris < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 5:59 AM
Subject: [OANDP-L] AK Continuous Covers & Skins Question
> I have a young female AK patient who wants a skin on
> her prosthesis for improved cosmesis, and so she can
> wear sandals without hose in the summertime. She does
> not want a discontinuous cover, as the knee unit is
> visible with many of her outfits.
>
> I have tried a couple of Daw Skins and experienced the
> following problems:
> She is tall & thin, so the skin which fits her foot &
> height is too large circumferentially. Even after
> repeated heating, stretching & Ace bandaging, the
> problem still exists.
> I have tried adding more foam to increase the
> circumferences of her continuous cover, but this only
> works partially, & temporarily. It seems the Daw skin
> quickly compresses the soft foam, and all benefit is
> lost.
> Also, she experiences quite a bit of squeaking from
> the skin rubbing against her sandal. Certain
> lubricants seem to relieve the problem, but again only
> temporarily.
>
> Any advice on resolving these issues with the Daw
> skin, or different skin/ cover options would be
> *greatly* apreciated. (I contacted Daw, but they had
> no suggestions beyond what I'm already trying.)
>
> Thank you,
> Janette Morris, Staff Prosthetist
> Dan Rowe & Associates
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger
> <URL Redacted>
>
>
If you were to use one of the higher density foams you would have better
results in elimination of the compression problem. For the squeak problem
there are several things you may do. I assume that you are pulling on at
least two vacuum hose (nylons) prior to fitting the daw skin it not try that
it will allow the skin to move and slide more freely. As for the sandal
problem trim some TOPI and glue it to the bottom of the daw skin on the
foot. The TOPI is harder and will act more natural in the shoe surface.
541-890-7087
James R. Hoyt COF
Prosthetist Orthotist
----- Original Message -----
From: Janette Morris < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 5:59 AM
Subject: [OANDP-L] AK Continuous Covers & Skins Question
> I have a young female AK patient who wants a skin on
> her prosthesis for improved cosmesis, and so she can
> wear sandals without hose in the summertime. She does
> not want a discontinuous cover, as the knee unit is
> visible with many of her outfits.
>
> I have tried a couple of Daw Skins and experienced the
> following problems:
> She is tall & thin, so the skin which fits her foot &
> height is too large circumferentially. Even after
> repeated heating, stretching & Ace bandaging, the
> problem still exists.
> I have tried adding more foam to increase the
> circumferences of her continuous cover, but this only
> works partially, & temporarily. It seems the Daw skin
> quickly compresses the soft foam, and all benefit is
> lost.
> Also, she experiences quite a bit of squeaking from
> the skin rubbing against her sandal. Certain
> lubricants seem to relieve the problem, but again only
> temporarily.
>
> Any advice on resolving these issues with the Daw
> skin, or different skin/ cover options would be
> *greatly* apreciated. (I contacted Daw, but they had
> no suggestions beyond what I'm already trying.)
>
> Thank you,
> Janette Morris, Staff Prosthetist
> Dan Rowe & Associates
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger
> <URL Redacted>
>
>
Citation
James Hoyt, “Re: AK Continuous Covers & Skins Question,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/217050.
