Hello List,
Our company is fitting increasing numbers of vacuum assisted suspension
BK prostheses, and we are having significant problems with suspension
sleeves tearing.
We have tried covering the trimlines of prostheses with leather and using
pieces of old sleeves as sleeve protectors. We have also tried gaiters.
Nothing seems to slow the rate of sleeve failure. We have problems with
patients of all activity levels.
Has anyone had success with suspension sleeves for elevated vacuum
sockets? I’d like to hear any advice from fellow clinicians prior to
conducting our own experiments with different manufacturers’ products.
Thank you,
Marina Musicus, CP
