Reaction to Proflex with Silicone
David McCue
Description
Collection
Title:
Reaction to Proflex with Silicone
Creator:
David McCue
Date:
3/2/2016
Text:
Hello everyone,
I have an experienced AK user with skin fit suction and a flexible liner made from proflex with silicone. His previous prosthesis is about 15 years old and made with an unknown flexible plastic liner. Looks to be similar to proflex, but it's very old and very soiled, so it's hard to tell.
After wearing the new prosthesis for a couple days he is complaining of burning and itching. He's using the same lotion to don and the fit is much better than his previous prosthesis. Has anyone ran into a negative skin reaction to proflex with silicone and if so, what did you do to resolve it?
Any info would be much appreciated.
David McCue, LPO, CPO
Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist
Tallahassee, Florida
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I have an experienced AK user with skin fit suction and a flexible liner made from proflex with silicone. His previous prosthesis is about 15 years old and made with an unknown flexible plastic liner. Looks to be similar to proflex, but it's very old and very soiled, so it's hard to tell.
After wearing the new prosthesis for a couple days he is complaining of burning and itching. He's using the same lotion to don and the fit is much better than his previous prosthesis. Has anyone ran into a negative skin reaction to proflex with silicone and if so, what did you do to resolve it?
Any info would be much appreciated.
David McCue, LPO, CPO
Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist
Tallahassee, Florida
The information transmitted is the property of Hanger and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged
material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipients is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
Citation
David McCue, “Reaction to Proflex with Silicone,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/242080.
