Webinar Objectives
To illustrate a deeper understanding of factors impacting residual limb health/quality of life in relation to management of perspiration at the skin/prosthesis interface and how an innovative prosthetic solution can influence these.
In this webinar, you will:
- Learn about the investigative projects into understanding factors affecting perspiration in the prosthetic socket.
- Gain insight into an innovative silicone manufacturing technique resulting in a 3D breathable interface and ventilated socket.
- Review the research that validates a reduction in perspiration and its impact on residual limb health and quality of life.
Overview
The Össur AeroFit system comprises of a breathable silicone interface and a ventilated socket, together designed to reduce perspiration inside the prosthetic socket.
Excessive perspiration has been proven to impact on skin health and quality of life for prosthesis users.
The AeroFit Liner is a 3D printed silicone interface that features micro-holes at the skin surface layer and a multidimensional breathable mesh behind that takes perspiration away from the skin, allowing moist air to be circulated within the liner and then expelled through the ventilated socket. The socket features a number of strategically place vents within the socket wall.
Subsequent research demonstrates that managing humidity, not temperature, in the prosthetic socket results in significant reduction in perspiration during prosthesis use, which is perceived positively by the user and in turn leads to a perceived improvement in skin health and quality of life.