Prosthetic Leg Locking Pin

Locking liner suspension is best fit with cylindrical shaped residual limbs.

Prosthetic leg locking pin.

Prosthetic legs or prostheses can help people with leg amputations get around more easily. A silicon or gel liner with a pin at the bottom of the liner is used on the residual limb. The liner has a pin on the end that locks into the bottom of the prosthetic socket. The pin is inserted into a shuttle lock built into the bottom of your socket the only connection point.

Drypro waterproof prosthetic cover large prosthetic. Prosthetic liners sockets sleeves. I made the decision then to give the vacuum system a try and found that the turning problem was gone. Up until around 2 years ago i was using the pin lock system until i found that my leg would often turn due to the scope it had to do so with that system.

One variation for above knee prostheses called a lanyard system uses a strap to pull the liner into the socket. I ve been wearing prosthesis on and off for around 9 years now. Socks which are not pulled up allow the opportunity for the pin and the sock to become jammed inside the locking mechanism. When the limb is placed into the socket the pin has to go into a locking mechanism at the bottom of the socket.

If the lock jams. Water proof leg cast cover for shower by tkwc inc 5738 watertight foot protector. Daw cool liner prosthetic leg cushion locking pin liner medium uniform. Do not panic and try to pull yourself out of the prosthesis.

The lock should be inspected and cleaned by a prosthetist every year. This mechanism will lock the pin in place creating a secure suspension in the socket. Willowwood alpha locking prosthetic liner stand large nib usa. Have a question about your below knee prosthesis liner with pin lock.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Vacuum suspension suction or distal locking through pin or lanyard. They mimic the function and sometimes even the appearance of a real leg. There are numerous options for each of the above components each with their own pros and cons.

Prosthetic leg. Always pull socks on completely no wrinkles allowed. Ending today at 7 29am pdt 7h 11m. In this case you use a padded liner with a pin at the end.

99 17 99 count get it as soon as sat oct 3. A prosthetic sock must be worn over the liner in order to allow for volume fluctuation. New otto bock locking liner prosthetic prosthesis skeo skinguard 6y75 360.