SATISFACTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE UNITY SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Abstract

BACKGROUND While elevated vacuum suspension systems have some benefits over the other suspension approaches 1–5, elevated vacuum may not be appropriate for all amputees. The Unity sleeveless vacuum suspension system was developed to overcome issues related to knee range of motion and amputees comfort 6. This study compared the Unity suspension system with suction and pin/lock systems based on user satisfaction and experience with these systems. Abstract PDF Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/32030/24447 How to cite: Gholizadeh H, Lemaire E.D, Nielen D, Lebel P. SATISFACTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE UNITY SUSPENSION SYSTEM. CANADIAN PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS JOURNAL, VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2, 2018; ABSTRACT, ORAL PRESENTATION AT THE AOPA’S 101ST NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, SEPT. 26-29, VANCOUVER, CANADA, 2018.DOI: https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v1i2.32030 Abstracts were Peer-reviewed by the AOPA 2018 National Assembly Scientific Committee.

Keywords

• prosthetics
• amputee
• amputation
• transtibial amputee
• comfort
• prosthetic suspension system