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Four ways to handle pear-shaped limbs
Applied thickness is constant / tapered. The thickness is applied in the same manner as for non-pear-shaped limbs.
Non
compensated
Liner
Fully
compensated
Liner
Half-
compensated
Liner
Thicker layer of silicone applied in narrowest segment of the limb, providing a more uniform shape to the limb.
Waves
Liner
The base thickness is optimised by our algorithms to minimise required donning force. The outside surface of the liner features a wave pattern in the narrowest segment of the limb to increase the amount of textile material, thereby increasing the stretch potential of the liner in that segment.
Thickness is applied so the [limb + liner] shape is cylindrical, and can enter a classical prosthetic socket (no need for boa system / soft socket / modular openings). Unlike any other liner type listed here, fully compensated liners enable the use of vacuum suspension.
Waves: the go-to solution for easy donning
What's the best option for my patient ?
How to calculate the stretch percentage
Stretch =
(Max - Min)
Min
}
No problem
No problem
No problem
Not necessary
Recommended
Ideal
Donning
can be
problematic
Donning
can be
problematic
Donning
can be
problematic
Donning
Impossible
Donning
Impossible
Donning
Impossible
Uncharted territory
Stretch
0%
10%
15%
20%
30%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Non
compensated
Liner
Half-
compensated
Liner
Fully
compensated
Liner
Waves
Liner
* The table above is a simplification; our experts can advise you on a case-by-case basis.
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