| The Alpha® Original
Liner led the prosthetic world into a whole new level of comfort
in 1996. This unique limb and skin protection interface surrounds
the residual limb in a layer of skin-friendly, mineral-oil-based
gel. Made from thermoplastic elastomer (not silicone or urethane!),
the gel gently adheres to the skin to protect against abrasion and
breakdown while also proving to be extremely skin-friendly. The
Alpha® gel is covered in a layer of durable fabric that helps
to extend the life of the liners and makes it very easy for amputees
to slide into their sockets.
In order to provide maximum
amputee comfort and socket fit, Alpha® Liners are available
in three gel thicknesses as well as six sizes to adapt to the
amputee's limb circumference. Additionally, the medium, medium-plus,
and large sizes are available in three distinct styles of gel
patterns to accommodate various limb shapes with additional comfort.
Alpha® Locking Liners are
designed for use with a range of locks provided by Ortho Europe
for locking Lanyards, for the ultimate in prosthesis security.
Use the thickest liner that
is comfortable for the patient. The 6mm and 9mm liners provide
the most cushioning for the amputee, and are often the best choice.
The 3mm liner is useful at times when at least 3mm of shrinkage
is expected, so that you can move the amputee into thicker liners
as the shrinkage progresses.
A new socket should be
fabricated, according to instructions, for best use of Alpha®
liners
Specification
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