Reduction of skin problems at the Alpha socket/skin interface.
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.
Stewart
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Tayside Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, UK.
Wilson
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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*