For Amputees 

 

Transtibial, Below-Knee (BK), DESIGN Liners

Custom DESIGN BK Liners are created by prosthetic practitioners for their clients to provide below-knee amputees maximum comfort. Amputees with uniquely-shaped residual limbs or residual limbs that are bony, short or invaginated are perfect candidates for Alpha DESIGN BK Liners. When creating an Alpha DESIGN® Liner from OMEGA® (a computer software program) prosthetic clinicians can adjust the gel thickness design from 3 mm, such as behind the knee, to 3 mm thickness at the proximal point of the liner, to 25 mm over invaginations on the residual limb. Gel pads up to 12 mm thickness can also be applied where needed throughout the liner.

 

The custom fit offered in an Alpha DESIGN BK Liner finally allows amputees with less-optimally shaped residual limbs comfort while wearing their prostheses. A new socket should be fabricated, according to instructions, for the best performance of an Alpha DESIGN BK Liner.   

 

 

 

Transfemoral, Above Knee (AK), DESIGN Liners

 

Experience comfort with the custom Alpha DESIGN AK Liner. Transfemoral amputees with uniquely-shaped residual limbs or residual limbs that are bony, uneven in shape or invaginated are the ideal candidates for Alpha DESIGN AK Liners. When creating an Alpha DESIGN AK Liner prosthetists can adjust the gel thickness to as low as 3 mm proximally, to 3 mm thickness at the medial wall, to 25 mm over invaginations on the residual limb. Gel pads up to 12 mm thickness can also be applied where needed throughout the liner. The custom fit offered in an Alpha DESIGN AK Liner allows amputees with less-optimally shaped residual limbs comfort while wearing their prostheses. For added comfort, select the add-on feature of an AK Comfort Cuff which follows the angle of the socket brim and protects the liner from wear and tear. Silver antimicrobial fabric used on the cuff reduces odour from wearing the liner all day. A new socket should be fabricated, according to instructions, for the best performance of an Alpha DESIGN AK Liner. 

 

                     Cushion DESIGN Liner example:                                 Locking DESIGN Liner example:

                                                                              

Speak to your Clinical Prosthetist to discuss the differences between a cushion and locking liner.

 

 

DESIGN Liners created from casts and electronic order forms will be less detailed than those created using OMEGA® software.