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What Types of Liners Are Available?

Many manufacturers of prosthetic products have their own versions of liners including ones with and without shuttle pin locks:

• Aegis (Engineered Silicone Products) – is a tapered silicone liner which closely follows the true anatomical shape of a residual limb. It is comfortable and has minimal wrinkling when you are seated for extended periods.

• Alpha Cushion and Locking Liners (Ohio Willow Wood) - these silicone-free gel liners are covered in a Spandex-like material and are infused with skin-conditioning mineral oil, eliminating the need for powders or lotions when putting the liner on.

• Iceross (Ossur) – the newer Iceross Comfort is made with medical-grade SenSil silicone gel and is covered with highly elastic fabric. Iceross Distal Cups can be used with a standard Iceross for conical/short residual limbs.

• OrthoGel Liner (Otto Bock) - the liner is made of polyurethene gel and a reinforced fabric cover. The inside of the liner is coated to make it easy to put on and take off without using any lubricants.

• Silicone Arm Liner (Otto Bock) – this silicone liner, specifically for arm amputees, gives improved suspension and allows an increase in range of motion around the elbow joint. The shuttle system is suitable even for longer below-elbow amputees. Currently available in four sizes.

• Silipos Gel Liner and SiloLiner (Silipos) – this gel liner incorporates medical-grade mineral oil in the nylon material. SiloLiner is suitable for those with very active lifestyles.

• TEC Liners (Otto Bock) – these silicone-free urethane liners function on the same principle as the human heel pad which dissipates pressures common in high level activities.