| Silicone roll-on suspension for upper limb prostheses: users' views. | |
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PMID: 11573878 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the perceived benefit, pattern of use and problems of the ICEROSS socket for upper limb prostheses. DESIGN: Structured questionnaire sent to patients provided with ICEROSS systems. SETTING: NHS artificial limb clinic. SUBJECTS: All patients (20) who have used an upper limb prosthesis with an ICEROSS inner socket between 1995-1999. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Purpose-designed questionnaire. RESULTS: Replies were obtained from 18 patients. Eight (8) amputees continue to use their ICEROSS limb regularly (44%) after a mean of 32 months. Ten (10) amputees stopped using the ICEROSS system. Six (6) developed persistent skin problems, 2 switched to myoelectric prostheses, 1 was unable to put the ICEROSS on independently and 1 amputee stopped using all kinds of prostheses because he did not find them useful. Fourteen (14) amputees complained of phantom pain, 4 of whom reported worsening of the pain with ICEROSS sockets. CONCLUSION: The ICEROSS socket provides good suspension for upper limb prostheses, but its use is limited by skin problems and incompatibility with myoelectric contacts. |
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Authors:
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T A Gaber; C M Gardner; S G Kirker |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prosthetics and orthotics international Volume: 25 ISSN: 0309-3646 ISO Abbreviation: Prosthet Orthot Int Publication Date: 2001 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-09-27 Completed Date: 2002-02-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7707720 Medline TA: Prosthet Orthot Int Country: Denmark |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 113-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England, UK. t_gaber@mailcity.com |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Arm Artificial Limbs* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Patient Satisfaction Prosthesis Design Questionnaires Silicones |
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0/Silicones |
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