Clinical investigation of the interface pressure in the trans-tibial socket with Dermo and Seal-In X5 liner during walking and their effect on patient satisfaction

• Main Authors: Ali, S., Abu Osman, Noor Azuan, Mortaza, N., Eshraghi, A., Gholizadeh, H., Wan Abas, Wan Abu Bakar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/9486/1/Clinical_investigation_of_the_interface_pressure_in_the_trans-tibial_socket_with_Dermo_and_Seal-In_X5_liner_during_walking_and_their_effect_on_patient_satisfaction.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/9486/; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84866409983&partnerID=40&md5=fe76fed5e8e48a949bc1613e56b4e982 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0268003312001295 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22795863 http://ac.els-cdn.com/S02680033

Background: The interface pressure between the residual limb and prosthetic socket has a significant effect on an amputee's satisfaction and comfort. Liners provide a comfortable interface by adding a soft cushion between the residual limb and the socket. The Dermo and the Seal-In X5 liner are...