Vacuum suspension sleeve preferences
Marina Musicus
Description
Collection
Title:
Vacuum suspension sleeve preferences
Creator:
Marina Musicus
Date:
1/7/2015
Text:
Hello List,
Our company is fitting increasing numbers of vacuum assisted suspension
BK prostheses, and we are having significant problems with suspension
sleeves tearing.
We have tried covering the trimlines of prostheses with leather and using
pieces of old sleeves as sleeve protectors. We have also tried gaiters.
Nothing seems to slow the rate of sleeve failure. We have problems with
patients of all activity levels.
Has anyone had success with suspension sleeves for elevated vacuum
sockets? I'd like to hear any advice from fellow clinicians prior to
conducting our own experiments with different manufacturers' products.
Thank you,
Marina Musicus, CP
Our company is fitting increasing numbers of vacuum assisted suspension
BK prostheses, and we are having significant problems with suspension
sleeves tearing.
We have tried covering the trimlines of prostheses with leather and using
pieces of old sleeves as sleeve protectors. We have also tried gaiters.
Nothing seems to slow the rate of sleeve failure. We have problems with
patients of all activity levels.
Has anyone had success with suspension sleeves for elevated vacuum
sockets? I'd like to hear any advice from fellow clinicians prior to
conducting our own experiments with different manufacturers' products.
Thank you,
Marina Musicus, CP
Citation
Marina Musicus, “Vacuum suspension sleeve preferences,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237053.
