Transtibial (Below Knee) Prosthesis Liners & Suspension Methods

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.
Have any questions or looking to learn more? Reach out to us at www.BremerProsthetics.com or give us a call at [phone].
00:00 Suspension & Liners Below the Knee Prosthesis
00:17 Invention of Silicone Liner
02:47 How to Use a Silicone Locking Liner
05:22 Anchor Points
07:01 How to Use a Silicon Cushion Liner
09:00 One Way Valve to Socket
10:27 External Vacuum Pump on Prosthesis
11:06 Anatomical Suspension
11:50 Stovepipe Liners
13:12 Try Different Types of Suspension
13:47 Use What Works Best For You
15:42 Quick Comparison of Prosthetic Types

[@abigaildawn2996]

As someone pre op this has been the most helpful advice I’ve found so far. Thanks guys x

[@BevEmerson]

Excellent

[@diy7594]

Just got a bk martin bionics socketless socket and love it

[@stevebillieroberts9582]

I use a bk pin liner and it hurts me very much after 4 years

[@gaypreator8547]

Piston action, get that, but you seemed to have bypassed the socket/fit. I have the pin BK - wall contact with the liner/limb is so important. Distal contact is minimal, I can not imagine bottoming out. I find this presentation confusing - from someone that has never donned a prosthetic. Do not wish to be snarky but…. Oh 14 years in, very active, accident at 60. However, I have begun to want switch to Vacuum system, due to soft tissue atrophy.

[@patrickpiper240]

how does one buy liner if you are outside of the U S A

[@debbiepersaud583]

I have the same question. Where are you from? My BF is a bka February this year

[@BremerProsthetics]

Hi Debbie and Patrick, we are located in Michigan, USA. We can only provide liners and prosthetic care for our patients in Michigan- but we do have patients who are from out of state who come to Michigan for their appointments!