Responses: Most durable cosmetic skin for transtibial prosthesis
Jeremiah Uronis
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Title:
Responses: Most durable cosmetic skin for transtibial prosthesis
Creator:
Jeremiah Uronis
Date:
1/29/2011
Text:
Original question:
I would like to get some opinions on what is the most durable cosmetic skin
for a transtibial prosthesis. I have a 10 year girl who is likely to beat it
up.
1. Nothing will last on a ten year old child. Therefore, we end doing a
lot of Exo finishes. A secondary exo skin is an option if you can make that
work. Good luck.
2. Try Daw skins... They have a new feature which allows you to remove
and replace, and they come with a 1 year WARRANTY!
3. Seattle Cosmesis from Trulife. Will never hurt it!
4. The best option is just make it an exo leg. I have an 8 year old
who managed to destroy every skin made and that was her only option.
5. Take a look at the Skinergy Skins from Steeper. In the past they
were difficult to glue to the socket. They are now backed with a fabric of
some sorts that seems to make them tougher and they adhere to the socket
much better.
6. I think Alethia and Skinergys are pretty durable.
7. I have found as a user and a Prosthetist that the DAW skins are very
durable. If you are willing to have endless customer service calls, you can
use them.
I would like to get some opinions on what is the most durable cosmetic skin
for a transtibial prosthesis. I have a 10 year girl who is likely to beat it
up.
1. Nothing will last on a ten year old child. Therefore, we end doing a
lot of Exo finishes. A secondary exo skin is an option if you can make that
work. Good luck.
2. Try Daw skins... They have a new feature which allows you to remove
and replace, and they come with a 1 year WARRANTY!
3. Seattle Cosmesis from Trulife. Will never hurt it!
4. The best option is just make it an exo leg. I have an 8 year old
who managed to destroy every skin made and that was her only option.
5. Take a look at the Skinergy Skins from Steeper. In the past they
were difficult to glue to the socket. They are now backed with a fabric of
some sorts that seems to make them tougher and they adhere to the socket
much better.
6. I think Alethia and Skinergys are pretty durable.
7. I have found as a user and a Prosthetist that the DAW skins are very
durable. If you are willing to have endless customer service calls, you can
use them.
Citation
Jeremiah Uronis, “Responses: Most durable cosmetic skin for transtibial prosthesis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/232234.
