Responses: A/K Liner question
Paul Rieth
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Responses: A/K Liner question
Creator:
Paul Rieth
Date:
5/14/2012
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Thank you to those who responded. Inquiry followed by Responses:
Inquiry: I've got a patient with a mid to long AKA, Level 3, currently
wearing
> an Alps AK locking liner, 6mm. I'm needing to retrofit with a
silicone
> locking liner. Problem is I'm having trouble finding an OTS
silicone
> locking liner that is 6mm thick and can be used for higher activity
> patients. Any ideas?
Responses:
1. How about the Seal-Pro TF liner from ESP? Visit our website
www.wearesp.com The Seal-Pro TF uncovered is 4mm thick. If we cover
it completely it will be just about 6mm thick.
2. Willow Wood has a new silicone liner out and I think it might work
for you
3. Try Evolution liners - I think they can make something for you that
should be similar to what you need.
4. Dycor's CAP liners might work well
5. Evolution Industries can make custom, uncovered silicone liners.
Not
sure about whether they do locking liners like this. I'd say, ditch the
lock and go suction. You could even use Evolution's Aura suspension
seal
(kind of like Ossur Seal-In, but easier for some to don.
6. You could try Ossur TF liner which would be thinner but I believe
the distal end would be wider in diameter therefore not allowing the
limb to touch the distal end. **Had an old one. Tried it. Too thin
proximally. Needed too many sock plies to restore fit.
7. Medi makes a nice 6mm liner for bk's that might work depending on
the size of the limb. You could compare measurements and see.
Sometimes BK liners work pretty well in those situations.
8. Alpha liners come in hybrid and silicone now but they might still
have the tapered thickness from front to back with the transtibial
liners.
9. Depending on the shape of the limb (conical, cylindrical, etc.) you
can use a 6 mm Iceros Comfort liner. I find these much more durable and
stable than an Alps liner. **Iceross description states for up to
moderate activity, but may be worth a try.
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Inquiry: I've got a patient with a mid to long AKA, Level 3, currently
wearing
> an Alps AK locking liner, 6mm. I'm needing to retrofit with a
silicone
> locking liner. Problem is I'm having trouble finding an OTS
silicone
> locking liner that is 6mm thick and can be used for higher activity
> patients. Any ideas?
Responses:
1. How about the Seal-Pro TF liner from ESP? Visit our website
www.wearesp.com The Seal-Pro TF uncovered is 4mm thick. If we cover
it completely it will be just about 6mm thick.
2. Willow Wood has a new silicone liner out and I think it might work
for you
3. Try Evolution liners - I think they can make something for you that
should be similar to what you need.
4. Dycor's CAP liners might work well
5. Evolution Industries can make custom, uncovered silicone liners.
Not
sure about whether they do locking liners like this. I'd say, ditch the
lock and go suction. You could even use Evolution's Aura suspension
seal
(kind of like Ossur Seal-In, but easier for some to don.
6. You could try Ossur TF liner which would be thinner but I believe
the distal end would be wider in diameter therefore not allowing the
limb to touch the distal end. **Had an old one. Tried it. Too thin
proximally. Needed too many sock plies to restore fit.
7. Medi makes a nice 6mm liner for bk's that might work depending on
the size of the limb. You could compare measurements and see.
Sometimes BK liners work pretty well in those situations.
8. Alpha liners come in hybrid and silicone now but they might still
have the tapered thickness from front to back with the transtibial
liners.
9. Depending on the shape of the limb (conical, cylindrical, etc.) you
can use a 6 mm Iceros Comfort liner. I find these much more durable and
stable than an Alps liner. **Iceross description states for up to
moderate activity, but may be worth a try.
This message is intended for official use and may
contain SENSITIVE information. If this message
contains SENSITIVE information, it should be
properly delivered, labeled, stored, and disposed
of according to policy.”
Citation
Paul Rieth, “Responses: A/K Liner question,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/233672.
