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Suction socket suspension for below-knee amputees.

R A Roberts

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Below-knee amputees report high satisfaction with suction suspension prostheses, noting improved skin, less pain, and more activity. However, prosthetists have limited experience and cite residual limb characteristics as fitting challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Prosthetics and Orthotics
    • Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Suction suspension is a common method for below-knee (B-K) prostheses.
    • Patient and prosthetist perspectives on B-K suction suspension are crucial for understanding its clinical utility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the current use and patient satisfaction with suction suspension for below-knee prostheses.
    • To assess prosthetists' experience, success rates, and perceived challenges with B-K suction suspension.

    Main Methods:

    • Two questionnaire surveys were conducted: one with 56 below-knee amputees using suction sockets and another with 466 certified prosthetists.
    • Amputee survey compared suction prostheses to previous prosthetic history.
    • Prosthetist survey gathered data on contact, success, and problems with B-K suction suspension.

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    Main Results:

    • Amputees reported high satisfaction with suction suspension, experiencing improved skin condition, reduced pain, and increased activity levels.
    • A significant majority of surveyed prosthetists (78%) had limited experience with B-K suction suspension prostheses.
    • Prosthetists identified residual limb characteristics as the primary obstacle to successful suction suspension fittings.

    Conclusions:

    • Suction suspension offers significant benefits for below-knee amputees, leading to improved outcomes and satisfaction.
    • Wider prosthetist training and understanding of residual limb factors are needed to optimize the use of B-K suction suspension.
    • Further research may explore strategies to overcome fitting challenges related to residual limb characteristics.