Transtibial (Below Knee) Prosthesis Liners & Suspension Methods
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 Published On Sep 9, 2021

In this video, certified prosthetists Scott Baranek and Nate Kapa from Bremer Prosthetics provide education about different options for prosthetic liners and suspension methods.

When it comes to custom, comfortable and reliable prosthetic care, prosthesis are not a one size fits all deliverable. The most important consideration with prosthesis comfort is that YOU are able to live your life as functional, and eventually more functionally than you were prior to your amputation procedure.

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00:00 Suspension & Liners Below the Knee Prosthesis
00:17 Invention of Silicone Liner
02:47 How to Use a Silicone Locking Liner
05:22 Anchor Points
07:01 How to Use a Silicon Cushion Liner
09:00 One Way Valve to Socket
10:27 External Vacuum Pump on Prosthesis
11:06 Anatomical Suspension
11:50 Stovepipe Liners
13:12 Try Different Types of Suspension
13:47 Use What Works Best For You
15:42 Quick Comparison of Prosthetic Types

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