Using Perforated Liners to Combat the Detrimental Effects of Excessive Sweating in Lower Limb Prosthesis Users.
Kate C DaviesM McGrathZ SavageA StensonD MoserS ZahediPublished in: Canadian prosthetics & orthotics journal (2020)
The use of perforated liners shows much promise within prosthetic care, significantly improving the health of the residual limb. The observed effects on perceived sweat reduction, residual skin health, pain levels and patient limitation suggest that perforated liners are highly beneficial to patients.
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