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Silicone roll-on suspension for upper limb prostheses: users' views.
T A Gaber1, C M Gardner, S G Kirker
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England, UK. t_gaber@mailcity.com
Prosthetics and Orthotics International
|September 28, 2001
Summary
The ICEROSS socket offers good suspension for upper limb prostheses but can cause skin issues and phantom pain. Many users discontinue use due to these problems.
Area of Science:
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- The ICEROSS socket is a component used in upper limb prostheses.
- Understanding its benefits and drawbacks is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived benefits of the ICEROSS socket.
- To analyze usage patterns and identify problems associated with the ICEROSS socket for upper limb prostheses.
Main Methods:
- A structured questionnaire was distributed to patients who received ICEROSS systems.
- The study included 20 patients from an NHS artificial limb clinic who used the ICEROSS inner socket between 1995-1999.
Main Results:
- 18 patients responded; 8 (44%) continued regular use after 32 months.
- 10 patients stopped using the ICEROSS system due to skin problems (6), switching to myoelectric prostheses (2), difficulty with donning (1), or perceived lack of utility (1).
- 14 patients reported phantom limb pain, with 4 experiencing worsening pain with the ICEROSS socket.
Conclusions:
- The ICEROSS socket provides effective suspension for upper limb prostheses.
- However, its clinical utility is constrained by issues such as skin irritation and challenges with myoelectric prosthesis integration.