Troubleshooting - WillowWood Alpha TruSeal Instrucciones

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Residual limb and
liner rotate inside the
socket.
Top edge of liner is
rolling down the leg.
Open wounds and
non-intact skin.
Amputee who has
been wearing an
Alpha Liner for a
long time without
sweating has
suddenly started
sweating again.
Amputee who is
a new Alpha Liner
user is perspiring
excessively
Probable Cause
Residual limb is extremely
cylindrical, and socket is
loose.
Liner is too short.
Liner is too tight at the
proximal end.
Could be caused by
a number of issues,
including socket fit and
specific patient variables.
Air is getting between
the liner and the residual
limb, possibly due to
residual limb shrinkage.
Liner has a hole in it.
Body has not yet
adjusted to the closed
environment of the liner.
Solution
Tighten socket fit.
Change to a longer liner.
Confirm that the amputee is wearing the
correct size of liner.
Address the specific cause of the
situation, and apply a bandage or other
appropriate covering to prevent direct
contact between the wound and the liner.
Check the fit of the liner and socket.
Tighten up the socket or change to a liner
of a different size.
Replace the liner.
The perspiration should subside after
several weeks of Alpha Liner use.
Any patient that engages in an activity
that could result in excessive perspiration
should be instructed to periodically
remove the liner and dry off the liner and
residual limb to prevent slippage of the
liner on the limb.
Some amputees have found the
moderate application of unscented
alum-based anti-perspirant to the
residual limb prior to donning the liner
to be an effective method of controlling
excessive perspiration. Always follow label
directions, and never use anti-perspirant
if there are open sores on the residual
limb. Note: non-alum-based products may
damage the liner.
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