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Prosthetics & Suction Suspension Systems
Suction is one of the simplest suspension options for prosthetics. For general durability, suction is hard to beat, but the outer sleeve adds weight, and restricts movement due to the extra material. The sleeves also have to be replaced regularly because they'll eventually wear out and get a tiny hole, and even a pin-size hle means they won't be able to maintain suction which results in a pistoning effect with your socket and residual limb.
While most prosthetic supplies like liners can be replaced via insurance every 6 months, sleeves are generally eligible to be replaced whenever they're needed. Adding a gaiter or inner sleeve to go betwen the socket and outer sleeve can help reduce friction and extend the life of your sleeves, but at some point they will still wear out. In a pinch, duct tape can be a short-term solution to fix a small hole, but it will quickly wear out. For me, that's meant needing to bring more spare parts on trips when I relied on suction. If a sleeve got a hole in it mid-trip, I'd be in a tough spot without a backup, and since they're thick rubber, they definitely add extra weight when packing.
In my experience, one of the biggest benefits of suction systems is the overal fit and security. As long as there isn't a hole in your sleeve, they stay on snugly. However, due to rolling the sleeve up and down, suction systems are the most difficult to quickly take on and off. It's not horrible, but it's definitely not as simple as with a pin system.
For what it's worth, I've started using a sleeve with my hybrid pin/vacuum system so my leg is currently taking advantage of all three types of suspension. While most of my old sleeves have holes in them, the vacuum system helps ensure that's not a significant problem like it would be with pure suction. Using all three types means more time to take it on and off, but it's the most secure system I've ever used by far.
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Prosthetic Hybrid Vacuum and Pin Socket Suspension Systems
มุมมอง 21K4 ปีที่แล้ว
My current system is a hybrid vacuum/pin system. The pin at the end of my liner clicks into the bottom of my socket for a strong physical connection. You can hear it click, and you know it's on. However, the connection isn't quite as solid as other systems. The result is al little pistoning with every step. With the vacuum seal in conjunction with the pin, there's a little more stability. The p...
Prosthetic Socket & Suspension Parts Overview
มุมมอง 4.6K4 ปีที่แล้ว
A quick overview of basic sockets and suspension parts. Suction, vacuum, pin, and even a little discussion of some other options you may not see as frequently. Not a lot of specific links to offer this week, but here's the various parts and words if you'd like to do more research: Liner-liner Liner Socks Socket Inner Socket Outer Socket Editing by Kap: madebykap.com
Overview of Prosthetic Suspension Options
มุมมอง 9K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Notes & Links: There's an increasing number of options for suspension systems these days. They all have their strengths and weaknesses depending on amputation level, activity level, and activity type. In some cases, multiple types of suspensions can be used together to provide redundancy. Suction: Fewest moving parts, but can be difficult to get the fit just right. The biggest downside is that ...
Prosthetics, Sweat, and Skin Care
มุมมอง 19K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's talk about dealing with sweat and prosthetics. What are some options to mitigate sweat, help ensure a better fit, and take care of your residual limb. If you're doing any kind of heavy workout, chances are good you'll want to regularly take off your liner and dump the sweat out. While sweat is unavoidable, there are options to mitigate it. Everyone is so different. Some people may sweat m...
Going to The Beach and Pools with a Prosthetic Leg
มุมมอง 26K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Notes & Links: Not much in the way of links this week. It's really just about the advice and considerations for spending time at the beach, in pools, and hot tubs. 1. Ask your prosthetist about getting an extra socket or using a check socket for the beach/pool. 2. Ask your prosthetist about an extra foot shell that you can glue a non-slip sole onto and drill holes into. 3. Remember to disassemb...
Making Adjustments to a Below-knee Prosthetic Leg
มุมมอง 35K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Notes & Links: Park Tool 4mm Allen Wrench: ~$10 www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-PH-4-P-Handled-Wrench/dp/B000NU2VOK/ref=sr_1_2 Park Tool AWS-3 3-Way Hex Wrench: ~$13 www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-AWS-8-3-Way-Wrench/dp/B000C14J9K/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=park tool allen wrench&qid=1594703956&s=hi&sr=1-6 Bike Hand Torque Wrench: ~$55 www.amazon.com/Bikehand-Bicycle-Torque-Wrench-Socket/dp/B006WRWDWS/ref=...
Shoes, Boots, Flip Flops, Shoehorns, and Prosthetic Feet
มุมมอง 26K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Notes & Links: Hoka One One: Of all the footwear I've tried in the last 7 years (with an ankle fusion and as an amputee), nothing beats Hoka. They're soft. They roll over well. If you forced me to bet on one shoe brand for comfort for the rest of my life as an amputee, it would be Hoka. www.hokaoneone.com Nike Fly Ease: Of all the shoe companies in the world, I'm not aware of any as supportive ...
All About Prosthetic Feet
มุมมอง 50K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Notes & Links: Equipment Grants: www.challengedathletes.org amputeebladerunners.com Ossur Flex Run - This is a running foot. It's considered K4, and insurance won't cover these, however there are a ton of opportunities for grants and scholarships to help pay for these. I got mine through the Challenged Athletes Foundation, but there are many programs. Amputee Blade Runners is another well-known...
The Basics of a Below-knee Prosthetic Leg
มุมมอง 142K4 ปีที่แล้ว
We'll run through the basic components of a suction-based, below-knee, prosthetic leg and how they work. This should lay the foundation to dive deeper into each component, different types of feet and suspension systems, an how to get the most out of a prosthetic leg. We'll get more specific on feet in the future, but if your'e curious about the feet in the video, here are some links: College Pa...

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  • @RuneNorwegianFlashWillem
    @RuneNorwegianFlashWillem 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I always carry I spear leg with me. (a copy of the one I always uses.) If there are open areas on the foot, I uses tape to cover over this places. No water or sand gets in.

  • @nalharhasan1616
    @nalharhasan1616 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How can I get one Hour mach is cost you have contract nomber

  • @peteroverland1904
    @peteroverland1904 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great explanation and tips! I also have an LBK prosthetic leg (amputation due to an accident). I've used a pin lock style of liner since the very beginning (never tried a suction type with an outer sleeve, but curious about future options). The pin lock liner has been good for me, no troubles.

  • @JoseFernandes-v8l
    @JoseFernandes-v8l 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi , can a person drive a car and motorbike with the right leg amputated below the knee . Thanks

  • @PatriciaAShelton-no6cq
    @PatriciaAShelton-no6cq หลายเดือนก่อน

    Same here. It's winter and my husband keeps it 80 degrees in the house. After cooking over a stove I can't even eat from being sick from the heat. When I take off my prosthetic I do have sweat that pours out on floor. I have my own room and that's where I Stay when I'm not doing housework. I'm a senior by the way. Lost my ankle from a rare sarcoma cancer called Leiomyosarcoma. I can walk pretty easy with my prosthetic leg only after two weeks. It still needs something done to adjust it. After two times doing adjustments, I still walk pigeon toed somewhat. He can't figure out the problem.

  • @brianbarnett100
    @brianbarnett100 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what do you do for odor?

  • @barrydavid6634
    @barrydavid6634 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you look awesome with only one leg

  • @moulayekebe
    @moulayekebe หลายเดือนก่อน

    moulaye a prosthetic au Sénégal aenpité

  • @moulayekebe
    @moulayekebe หลายเดือนก่อน

    moulaye a prosthetic au Sénégal aenpité

  • @DaduJaanu
    @DaduJaanu หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where those legs are available location??

  • @KokaSanchez
    @KokaSanchez หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm an amputi below knee one problem I be having the back area of my leg really hurts sometimes I be having problems to take long walks

  • @jackieh.8522
    @jackieh.8522 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this introduction of the prosthetic components game. I've been a btk amputee for 2 years and need this kind of education to help me use my new leg (I just got my 2nd leg yesterday) to its full potential. So I've subscribed and hope to receive notification on the 2nd installment (since you started 4 yrs ago I'm sure they are already out there) very soon, this is a education for amputees.

  • @jheard0912
    @jheard0912 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oct 19th 2024 my wife and I were involved in a motorcycle accident which resulted in me becoming a BTK amputee…I’m still in the early stages of recovery and pain but looking at these videos provides light at the end of the tunnel.

    • @3422dave
      @3422dave หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sept 18 2024 BTK amputee here going tomorrow for casting to start the process of a prosthetic tomorrow

    • @jheard0912
      @jheard0912 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@3422daveHow’s it going now bud?

  • @oloubabee
    @oloubabee 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @xxLisaJaynexx
    @xxLisaJaynexx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m literally in hospital having had life saving surgery, to amputate my left foot and ankle, and tomorrow I’ll have the full below knee amputation/revision and I’m terrified of life and how hard it’s gonna be

    • @ballard79jeff
      @ballard79jeff 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How are you adapting? I'm having a below the knee this week.

  • @billitz6208
    @billitz6208 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    28yo, leg amputee for 1 year now and sweat on the leg is not really an issue. However, i have noticed sweating twice as much on the rest of my body since i lost my leg. I was told this is because my body now has less space to cool off so yea I assume that every amputee will have issues with sweating, one way or another :p

  • @lynn6677
    @lynn6677 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you

  • @JUST_SOME_SHY_GUY
    @JUST_SOME_SHY_GUY 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me..."

  • @cranborile
    @cranborile 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use an Ottobock Quickchange. Allows me to change from my Meridium foot to my rush foot for any water activities. Allows me to use my main socket & it's easy to take the extra foot to the beach in a small bag without carrying a cumbersome water leg. Best thing I ever did & has saved me a fortune having water legs made every few years.

  • @novaalpha9235
    @novaalpha9235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    الحمدلله على كل شيء

  • @shakhawathossen3810
    @shakhawathossen3810 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Be patient bro. May Almighty ease your life. Hopefully hereafter life will be faultless for you where you will have everything.

  • @parisachilles2682
    @parisachilles2682 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    63 year old left bk amputee. Lost my leg 44 years ago. I’d say sweat is one of, if not the, biggest headache I have. Use a pin with silicone sleeve, as well as a generation 2 acl brace modified to be integrated into my socket. Works great to keep my leg on securely, even while working out. It also provides lateral stability to the residual limb. My key to healthy skin is the use of isopropyl rubbing alcohol to stay CLEAN! Hygiene is number 1 in keeping healthy skin.

  • @malaanjinappa9426
    @malaanjinappa9426 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ADDERESS AND PRISE PLEASE

  • @Onelegup-q9r
    @Onelegup-q9r 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are great videos; why did you stop/did you start a different channel?

  • @sammirison7755
    @sammirison7755 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I identify with all difficulties you have explained, and I found your explanations very helpful. Thanks

  • @Jennifr1966
    @Jennifr1966 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HOW are you bending to get things from the floor like that? And what is that cord? My husband's keeps his knee inside, preventing him from bending like that.

  • @abdulrahman23192
    @abdulrahman23192 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi sir Can I contact you on WhatsApp?

  • @Amputee4life628
    @Amputee4life628 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You impress me with all the info you've laid out to make it less intimidating for a new amputee. I'm looking forward to my first leg more than ever now. Thank you 😊😊

  • @bluedeva
    @bluedeva 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great 👌🏻here’s a few tips that may help - My prosthetist made some pelite foam wedges to help with getting the alignment right with different shoes heights so definitely take those shoes with you to your appointments. wrapping your footshell with a plastic bag or cling film/plastic wrap will help shoes and boots slide on easier. I added a pool noodle to pad out the pylon and adapters from wrecking my snowboarding boots and the plastic bag trick works amazing on snowboard boots 😉 I use velcro to hold my flip flops (just make sure the hook side is on the flip flop and the fluffy side is on the foot shell or havianas stock strapped flip flops. The proflex align is a fantastic adjustable foot for those that like to wear heels Hope this may help 🦿🤗

  • @moviesynopsis001
    @moviesynopsis001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why do u need to put a shoe on the prosthetic?

  • @virginiarowe4204
    @virginiarowe4204 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing

  • @RuneNorwegianFlashWillem
    @RuneNorwegianFlashWillem 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, have you tried botox treatment on your stump? I have, and my experience it works very well on sweating on your stump. What it does is that you sweat much less. The treatment you do every 4th month.

  • @OdysseyFarm1
    @OdysseyFarm1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I ride English and just had a zipper put in the front of my tall boots. Commonly they have zippers in the back these days but they didn't work well for me. Ariat just released a line of western boots with Zippers especially for amputees. I wear the Ossur ankle that works for wearing heels because it also works for putting one's heel down to ride. Medicare has disallowed it but I've sent in an appeal.

  • @doracollins7
    @doracollins7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the lightest weighted foot ? That’s been my issue It’s been to hard to lift my Prothesis and walk I’m an AK weigh 220 stand 5’10” and active 76 year old woman.

  • @jayden-vs7rr
    @jayden-vs7rr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you shear me any information of the correct way to use this product.I just bought one ATP 008 which is prosthetic anti-perspirant spray.since it's my first try of this kind product,so I have no ideal how to use it.I should spray it on liner or my stump derectly ?

  • @danielimbriaco3917
    @danielimbriaco3917 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude that blade is sickkkk

  • @guysolis5843
    @guysolis5843 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's been a couple of years since you made this video, hope things are going well for you. I have been thinking about having such a leg. I had foot surgery 4 years ago and I have been in constant pain and discomfort. Surgeon can figure out why but what you explained has been on my mind just to get some relief..good video, stay well!

  • @JeffreyFinley-cg1hc
    @JeffreyFinley-cg1hc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you have exact same issues😊

  • @Erik-oe7gc
    @Erik-oe7gc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m an RBK for 7 years, started with a pin lock then went to a simple vacuum. Time for a new leg. I’m thinking of a socket with an assisted vacuum it’s a Rush foot. Have any other suggestions?

  • @XJ1100J
    @XJ1100J 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice video. I'm trying to fine-tune my socket and Proflex XC foot. My immediate issue is getting the socket to fit as well as possible. I have the A/P correct, it feels great with equal pressure all along the anterior of the stump. The socket still presses too much medial at the top of the socket. Not sure if the adjustment for this is best found at the bottom or the top pyramid. I'm experimenting & I'll figure it out. Thanks for the info you shared, it helps me understand.

  • @paulf3847
    @paulf3847 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What liner U wearing that rolls up your leg?

  • @lorenhemenway7308
    @lorenhemenway7308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for doing this. It helps to hear it for an actual amputie. I seem to be only getting my info from two legged people.

  • @Glen-dv5jq
    @Glen-dv5jq 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi my name is Glen Eastwood every way I adjust my leg it's like I'm walking strait on my bones and hurts real bad then it swells up and then pus starts coming out what should I do???

  • @NancyCushard-vi7lv
    @NancyCushard-vi7lv 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been 4yrs I still can't walk

    • @grandsmo23
      @grandsmo23 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry to read that … you can do it ! Keep working hard at it ! :) ❤

  • @tenglin3584
    @tenglin3584 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video men! thanks its very helpful, btw, can you roughly give me a price range for this entire setup? I

  • @tenglin3584
    @tenglin3584 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, i want to thank you for putting these video out, its very informative and ez to understand. i currently have the same system with my first leg, and my leg has shurnk too much that I have to get a new sucket. i have a short leg limb below knee like you do mine is about 4 inches. and I just watched your hybrid vacuum and pin socket suspension system video, can you tell me which one would you prefer? this or the hybrid? if you got the time to reply my comment I will really appreciate that!!!

  • @jamesrader3329
    @jamesrader3329 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a new amputee. I'll be getting my leg of the 30th of this month.

  • @brucehconrad
    @brucehconrad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    60 year BK amp, I use Pin Lock system with 6 mil thick liners, solves a lot of comfort & Skin related issues.

  • @sinchanli1099
    @sinchanli1099 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does Ossur Pro-flex XC Torsion has smooth walking?

  • @BucketList22
    @BucketList22 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Couldn't you have just used socks to correct the loosness in the socket?