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Suspension

Suspension keeps the prosthesis attached to the residual limb.

The type of suspension that is right for you depends on your activities, hand strength, and other factors.

We will work with you to pick the best option for your goals.

Pin Lock

A liner with an attached pin is donned on the limb. The prosthesis contains a lock, and upon donning, the pin clicks into the prosthesis lock. The prosthesis is released with a button.

Lanyard

A liner with an attached lanyard is donned on the limb. The lanyard is pushed through the bottom of the socket and secured to a loop on the outside of the prosthesis.

Suction

Two options are available for a suction socket.

  • In the first option, a cushion liner is provided to go directly on the limb. After donning the socket, a knee sleeve that is attached to the top of the socket is pulled up to touch the skin. A one-way valve allows air to expel while walking, creating suction in the socket.

  • In the second option, a liner is donned followed by a seal. Air is expelled from the socket through a one-way valve while donning. The prosthesis is then suspended only on the bottom section (“distal end”) of the limb.

Vacuum

This type of suspension is similar to suction sockets in its construction. The difference is that a pump is actively pulling air out of the socket, thus elevating the suction to higher levels.

Explore Other Components

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Prosthetic Knees

There are hundreds of prosthetic feet that are available to you depending on your activity level and goals. We will list some common ones here but know that there is a large range of options in between the ones listed here.

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Prosthetic Feet

The type of suspension that is right for you depends on your activities, hand strength, and other factors.
 

We will work with you to pick the best option for your goals.

Providing personalized, expert care in upper & lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation.

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