replies - Locking Liners

replies - Locking Liners

Gary Lamb

11/3/2004

Many Thanks to all that responded.

It appears as I suspected that 9mm is the thickest currently in production.
Custom liners with custom thicknesses are available from several
manufacturers.

Also suggested:
An alternative to a thicker liner is the Silipos molding distal roll-on. It
accommodates residual limb atrophy within an existing liner, extending the
life of the liner. Something to think about? Check out:
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And building a definitive socket incorporating the design principles of the
APOPPS was also offered as a solution.

I will pass on that it was recommended by a manufacturer of liners to add a
cushion liner under the locking liner. This has been a successful measure
when the cushion liner is trimmed closely to the trim lines of the socket
thus allowing easy flexion with the outer locking liner.

I suspect there will be some new product offerings to address this
apparently common issue. As insurance companies and Medicare ratchet socket
replacement and medical necessity requirements down this will be welcomed by
the O&P community.

Thanks again, I am grateful for this forum.

Regards to all,

Gary A. Lamb LPO, CO, FAAOP
Comprehensive Orthotic-Prosthetic Enterprises (C.O.P.E.)
1742 Hickory St.
Abilene, Texas 79601

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