Transfemoral (Above Knee) Prosthesis Liners and Suspension Types

In this video, certified prosthetists Scott Baranek and Nate Kapa from Bremer Prosthetics provide education about different options for prosthetic liners and suspension methods.
When it comes to custom, comfortable and reliable prosthetic care, prosthesis are not a one size fits all deliverable. The most important consideration with prosthesis comfort is that YOU are able to live your life as functional, and eventually more functionally than you were prior to your amputation procedure.
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00:00 Transfemoral Suspension
00:13 History of Above the Knee Prosthesis
00:35 Incorporating Silicon Locking Liners
01:12 Pin Locking Mechanism
02:26 Two Causes of Skin Breakdown
04:23 Locking Pin vs Lanyard Suspension
05:15 Liners Without Locking Pin
06:17 Advanced Suspension
07:26 Increased Proprioception

[@hwmbo727]

Great explanation of the basic of AKA suspension. Thank you! Ossur Iceross TF Seal-IN has been a miracle for me after decades as as AKA. Socks are gone. I don't need elevated vacuum. A twist of the Lyn valve locks me in.

[@BremerProsthetics]

Glad it helped!

[@phild1160]

How much leg is needed to use this?

[@shadrackmotsilili2177]

which suspension would you prefer for someone with diabetes ?

[@BremerProsthetics]

Pin Lock suspension is a great start for anyone starting out with their prosthesis along with silicone locking liners. Thanks for asking! :)