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Responses: Most durable cosmetic skin for transtibial prosthesis
Posted By: Jeremiah Uronis on January 29, 2011
Original question: I would like to get some opinions on what is the most durable cosmetic skin for a transtibial prosthesis. I have a 10 year girl who is likely to beat it up. 1. Nothing will last on a ten year old child. Therefore, we end doing a lot of Exo finishes. A secondary exo skin is an option if you can make that work. Good luck. 2. Try Daw skins... They have a new feature which allows you to remove and replace, and they come with a 1 year WARRANTY! 3. Seattle Cosmesis from Trulife. Will never hurt it! 4. The best option is just make it an exo leg. I have an 8 year old who managed to destroy every skin made and that was her only option. 5. Take a look at the Skinergy Skins from Steeper. In the past they were difficult to glue to the socket. They are now backed with a fabric of some sorts that seems to make them tougher and they adhere to the socket much better. 6. I think Alethia and Skinergys are pretty durable. 7. I have found as a user and a Prosthetist that the DAW skins are very durable. If you are willing to have endless customer service calls, you can use them. |
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