AK Flexible Liners
John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP
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Title:
AK Flexible Liners
Creator:
John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP
Date:
3/29/2002
Text:
Dear List Members:
Awhile back I submitted a question about flexible inner liner materials
for AKs. The responses were very helpful, and I have been using
Bioelastic (Northvane from Endolite) on AKs since then. There are
several things I like about this material: the ability to drape mold
since the material is self-adhesive, the ease of adjustability when
heated, and the stiffness that allows the frame to be cut down
significantly in key areas. What I don't like about it is: the weight
(I've been using 1/4), and the tackiness of the material (makes it
harder to don). I've also been told that long term the Bioelastic will
discolor.
My current question is: What material would provide sufficient stiffness
to allow cut down of the frame proximally (and still support the
proximal tissues), allow drape molding (be self-adhesive), BUT be less
tacky? I've used thin polyethylene prior to the Bioelastic, but like
the thicker, softer material.
I'd appreciate hearing about your experience with other materials.
John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP
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Awhile back I submitted a question about flexible inner liner materials
for AKs. The responses were very helpful, and I have been using
Bioelastic (Northvane from Endolite) on AKs since then. There are
several things I like about this material: the ability to drape mold
since the material is self-adhesive, the ease of adjustability when
heated, and the stiffness that allows the frame to be cut down
significantly in key areas. What I don't like about it is: the weight
(I've been using 1/4), and the tackiness of the material (makes it
harder to don). I've also been told that long term the Bioelastic will
discolor.
My current question is: What material would provide sufficient stiffness
to allow cut down of the frame proximally (and still support the
proximal tissues), allow drape molding (be self-adhesive), BUT be less
tacky? I've used thin polyethylene prior to the Bioelastic, but like
the thicker, softer material.
I'd appreciate hearing about your experience with other materials.
John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP
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the words UNSUB OANDP-L in the body of the
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questions, send e-mail to the moderator
Paul E. Prusakowski,CPO at <Email Address Redacted>
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related to Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Public commercial postings are forbidden. Responses to inquiries
should not be sent to the entire oandp-l list. Professional credentials
or affilliations should be used in all communications.
Citation
John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP, “AK Flexible Liners,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218491.
