Skeletal Stabilization Liner System

摘要

A liner with at least three substantially equally spaced attachment areas arranged longitudinally from the proximal to the distal end of the liner so as to permit relief areas between attachment areas and increase the radial thickness of the liner in the area of the liner inherently or through the addition of shims or other materials at the attachment areas. The liner and shims can be selected from a kit of different shaped liners and shims. Methods for making such a liner or liners for a kit. A method for iteratively attaching shims to the liner to prevent substantial movement of a limb's skeletal structure when the liner is worn with a socket.

主权项

1. A liner system for a limb comprising:
a liner adapted to surround the limb, wherein the liner further comprises: a longitudinal dimension from the distal to the proximal end of the liner; at least three attachment areas lying along the longitudinal dimension, wherein each attachment area has a centerline substantially parallel to the longitudinal dimension, wherein the centerlines are approximately equally spaced and circumferentially located around the liner, wherein a broadest width of each attachment area is adapted to permit a plurality of relief areas between each attachment area, wherein the liner in the plurality of relief areas has a minimum radial thickness, wherein a maximum radial thickness of the liner at each attachment area is at least 0.4 mm thicker than the minimum radial thickness, wherein each attachment area is adapted to extend at least approximately 10% the longitudinal dimension.