title: Reduction of skin problems at the Alpha socket/skin interface.
abstract: Two cases are presented in whom the provision of an Alpha Liner relieved the patients' stump discomfort but developed a skin eruption at the top of the liner. This was resolved satisfactorily by cutting scallops into the top of the liner.
authors.affiliation: Tayside Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*