To Harmony Prosthetists and those wearing the Harmony Suction System:
Several of our patients wearing the Harmony Suction System have reported
significant increases in perspiration accumulation within the Harmony Custom
Elastomeric liners since they began using this system. I have witnessed the amount
of this accumulation and it is significant to say the least. Interestingly,
we were under the impression that the vacuum assist system was supposed to
actually reduce perspiration accumulation, but this has not been our experience,
and in several cases, perspiration accumulation has increased with the use of
this new system. (Beyond this, we have found the comfort and suspension to be
unparalleled.) We have tried modifying the application of the sheath worn
over the liner to terminate proximal to the proximal edge of the custom Harmony
Liner to allow improved “wicking” of moisture. This has not yielded any
benefit. Otto Bock has recommended that patients try a roll-on antiperspirant by
the name of “Certain Dry.” Has anyone had similar experiences with increased
perspiration problems that they would care to share? Has anyone experimented
and/or developed any other suggestions that we might try?
Thank you and I will post responses.
Alan Ross, CPO, LPO
Suncoast O & P
Sarasota, FL
