AMPUTATION-GEL LINER WITH PIN-LOCK PROS & CONS
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SUMMARY
PROS
1. Excellent suspension.
2. Desensitizes the stump.
3. Total contact, less pistoning.
4. Soft & comfortable.
5. Moulds the stump.
6. Good cosmesis.
CONS
1. Requires good manual dexterity to don & doff.
2. Increased sweating.
3. Cannot use silicone if there is an allergy to this.
4. Expensive.
5. Not durable.
6. Not good for volume changes.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
