Material selection on sweaty AK's
Michael Johnson
Description
Collection
Title:
Material selection on sweaty AK's
Creator:
Michael Johnson
Date:
8/13/2012
Text:
Dear List Members,
I'm looking for an alternative to 1/4 inch Proflex with silicone. I have
some AK patients requesting something more tacky for their inner liners.
One particular skin fit patient feels that his proflex liner (used in
conjunction with an ESP auto-expulsion Lyn Valve) is feeling too stretchy
and when he perspires he slips out. He loves the fit of the socket, just
not the material. I've been considering an Ottobock Polydor inner liner,
but haven't had much exposure to that material.
Are you finding another thermoplastic giving you better results? I know
that once we find a material we like we usually stick with it. I just wish
it would stick with the patient!
Thanks!
--
Michael S. Johnson, CPO
OrthoPro of Twin Falls, Inc.
762 North College Road
Suite A
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-733-0505
734-0766 fax
I'm looking for an alternative to 1/4 inch Proflex with silicone. I have
some AK patients requesting something more tacky for their inner liners.
One particular skin fit patient feels that his proflex liner (used in
conjunction with an ESP auto-expulsion Lyn Valve) is feeling too stretchy
and when he perspires he slips out. He loves the fit of the socket, just
not the material. I've been considering an Ottobock Polydor inner liner,
but haven't had much exposure to that material.
Are you finding another thermoplastic giving you better results? I know
that once we find a material we like we usually stick with it. I just wish
it would stick with the patient!
Thanks!
--
Michael S. Johnson, CPO
OrthoPro of Twin Falls, Inc.
762 North College Road
Suite A
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-733-0505
734-0766 fax
Citation
Michael Johnson, “Material selection on sweaty AK's,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/234261.
