Re: AK Swim Leg Responses
Bill Contoyannis
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: AK Swim Leg Responses
Creator:
Bill Contoyannis
Date:
8/8/2005
Text:
Hi
Great Summary,....just don't like the following line
All the materials O&P uses are good in salt water. Regular steel set
screws should be replaced with stainless steel.
Probably best to assume the opposite and that is that NONE of the
materials we use in O&P are good in salt water and would need particular
care and attention. The combination of materials only compounds the
problems.
Just my 2 cents
Bill
John T. Brinkmann wrote:
>Here are the responses to my question about a patient who is interested in an AK prosthesis for swimming (saltwater).
>
>Thanks to all who responded.
>
>John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP
>
>
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>John, If you are going to use a liner, Fillauer makes the Gator Locks which are corrosion resistant. They can be used in a swim prosthesis without a problem. If you would like more information just let me now. Jackie Bradford Region Sales Manager The Fillauer Companies 561 Division Street Campbell, CA 95008 Email: <Email Address Redacted> Ph: 408-379-5151 Fax: 408-379-5263
>
>
Great Summary,....just don't like the following line
All the materials O&P uses are good in salt water. Regular steel set
screws should be replaced with stainless steel.
Probably best to assume the opposite and that is that NONE of the
materials we use in O&P are good in salt water and would need particular
care and attention. The combination of materials only compounds the
problems.
Just my 2 cents
Bill
John T. Brinkmann wrote:
>Here are the responses to my question about a patient who is interested in an AK prosthesis for swimming (saltwater).
>
>Thanks to all who responded.
>
>John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP
>
>
>
>John, If you are going to use a liner, Fillauer makes the Gator Locks which are corrosion resistant. They can be used in a swim prosthesis without a problem. If you would like more information just let me now. Jackie Bradford Region Sales Manager The Fillauer Companies 561 Division Street Campbell, CA 95008 Email: <Email Address Redacted> Ph: 408-379-5151 Fax: 408-379-5263
>
>
Citation
Bill Contoyannis, “Re: AK Swim Leg Responses,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/225215.
