The AERO Prosthetic Liner: Socket Pressure Distribution, Comfort and Material Composition

Overview

Journal Ann Med

Publisher Informa Healthcare

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Jul 26

PMID 39061117

Authors

Yusuke Miyata

Kazuhiko Sasaki

Gary Guerra

Woratee Dacharux

Sirarat Chaisumritchoke

Affiliations

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the pressure distribution and comfort of transtibial prosthesis wearers using an affordable ethyl-vinyl acetate (EVA) roll-on (AERO) liner.

Method: Fifteen unilateral transtibial prosthesis users wore patella tendon bearing (PTB) sockets with a polyethylene foam (PE-lite) liner were enrolled this study. AERO liners were provided to all participants. Six force sensors were applied to the residual limb to evaluate pressure distribution during treadmill walking, and the socket comfort score (SCS) was used to evaluate comfortability. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy was performed on the EVA and PE-lite liners.

Results: Eleven participants used prefabricated AERO liners and four participants used custom-made AERO liners. The pressure distribution was analysed by the coefficient of variation (CV): PE-lite was 75.7 ± 6.0 and AERO liner 83.3 ± 4.1. Residual limb pressure was significantly decreased when using the AERO liner ( = .0007), with a large effect size ( = 0.87). Mean SCS was 7.5 ± 1.3 and 8.9 ± 1.1 for PE-lite and AERO liner respectively.

Conclusion: Better pressure distribution and comfort were observed when the participants used the AERO liner. AERO had a greater proportion of calcium carbonate (CaCO). These findings suggest that the AERO liner is a better off-the-shelf option for persons using traditional prosthetic sockets and liners.

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