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Comparative study between Dermo, Pelite, and Seal-In X5 liners: effect on patient's satisfaction and perceived
Sadeeq Ali1, Noor Azuan Abu Osman1, Nooranida Arifin1
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Thescientificworldjournal
|September 4, 2014
Summary
The Dermo liner significantly improved satisfaction and reduced problems for transtibial amputees compared to Pelite and Seal-In X5 liners. This suggests Dermo liner is a favorable choice for prosthetic users.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Transtibial amputees require prosthetic liners for comfort and function.
- Evaluating liner satisfaction and problem perception is crucial for prosthetic use.
- Existing liners like Pelite and Seal-In X5 have varying user outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare user satisfaction and perceived problems with three different prosthetic liners: Pelite, Dermo with shuttle lock, and Seal-In X5.
- To determine the most effective liner for transtibial amputees based on user experience.
Main Methods:
- Thirty transtibial amputees participated in the study.
- Each participant used two custom-fabricated prostheses equipped with the three different liners.
- The Prosthetic Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ) was administered to assess user feedback.
Main Results:
- The Dermo liner demonstrated significantly higher scores for walking, fitting, donning/doffing, sitting, suspension, and overall satisfaction (P=0.05).
- Overall satisfaction was 34% higher with the Dermo liner compared to Seal-In X5 and 28% higher than Pelite.
- Participants reported fewer problems, including reduced sweating, skin irritation, frustration, and pain, with the Dermo liner (P<0.05).
Conclusions:
- The Dermo liner offers a high level of user satisfaction and fewer reported problems for transtibial amputees.
- These findings indicate that the Dermo liner is a potentially superior option for clinicians and prosthetic practitioners when selecting prosthetic liners.
