BK Liner/Suspension Recommendations
Lisa Urso, CPO
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BK Liner/Suspension Recommendations
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Lisa Urso, CPO
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Dear List Members,
The recent O & P Edge article on liners prompted me to pose this question.
Which liner (and suspension system) would you choose for the following patient?
51 year old, male, 5’ 9”/160 lbs., long (8 ½” from patella tendon), conical
shaped, BKA secondary to trauma at age 17; in good health, active, occasional
problems with skin fungus on the distal end of his residual limb; currently
wearing a 15 year old, exoskeletal prosthesis with a leather/kemblo liner, PTB
cuff & waist belt suspension, Kingsley Strider SACH foot. Clearance from
distal end of residual limb to the floor without foot is 9 5/8”.
He will only wear an exoskeletal type prosthesis. He is interested in the
newer prosthetic technology and would like to change his liner, suspension
system, and prosthetic foot (will put foot on new post). He has rejected the pin
type of suspension system in the past as this has caused a milking/pistoning
action to his residual limb. Additional info/questons:
The liner material must be a non-irritant to his skin/fungal condition and
still have some longevity to it.
What has been your experience with Ossur’s Iceross Seal-In Liners with the
Hypobaric Sealing Membrane? Which valve works best for the distal end? Would
you consider this liner for this patient?
What has been your experience with OWW’s new Alpha Max fabric used with the
Stabilizing Strip compared to the Alpha Spirit? What about the durability of
their gel and their suction socket components?
Durability, comfort, low maintenance, component longevity, fairly
lightweight, and excellent suspension are what he is looking forward to in his new
liner/suspension system.
Which liner/suspension system would you recommend? I truly value your years
of experience and will post all appropriate responses anonymously. Thanks in
advance for your time. Have a great week!
Lisa Urso, CPO
Albuquerque Orthotics & Prosthetics
The recent O & P Edge article on liners prompted me to pose this question.
Which liner (and suspension system) would you choose for the following patient?
51 year old, male, 5’ 9”/160 lbs., long (8 ½” from patella tendon), conical
shaped, BKA secondary to trauma at age 17; in good health, active, occasional
problems with skin fungus on the distal end of his residual limb; currently
wearing a 15 year old, exoskeletal prosthesis with a leather/kemblo liner, PTB
cuff & waist belt suspension, Kingsley Strider SACH foot. Clearance from
distal end of residual limb to the floor without foot is 9 5/8”.
He will only wear an exoskeletal type prosthesis. He is interested in the
newer prosthetic technology and would like to change his liner, suspension
system, and prosthetic foot (will put foot on new post). He has rejected the pin
type of suspension system in the past as this has caused a milking/pistoning
action to his residual limb. Additional info/questons:
The liner material must be a non-irritant to his skin/fungal condition and
still have some longevity to it.
What has been your experience with Ossur’s Iceross Seal-In Liners with the
Hypobaric Sealing Membrane? Which valve works best for the distal end? Would
you consider this liner for this patient?
What has been your experience with OWW’s new Alpha Max fabric used with the
Stabilizing Strip compared to the Alpha Spirit? What about the durability of
their gel and their suction socket components?
Durability, comfort, low maintenance, component longevity, fairly
lightweight, and excellent suspension are what he is looking forward to in his new
liner/suspension system.
Which liner/suspension system would you recommend? I truly value your years
of experience and will post all appropriate responses anonymously. Thanks in
advance for your time. Have a great week!
Lisa Urso, CPO
Albuquerque Orthotics & Prosthetics
Citation
Lisa Urso, CPO, “BK Liner/Suspension Recommendations,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/224120.
