Prosthetic sheaths
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Advantages of using a stump sheath
October 15, 2022
Stump sheaths tend to offer the most benefit when used for the purpose of wicking perspiration. The nylon used to manufacture sheaths is non-absorb...
Stump sheaths tend to offer the most benefit when used for the purpose of wicking perspiration. The nylon used to manufacture sheaths is non-absorb...
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How many prosthetic sheaths should I wear at a time?
October 15, 2022
The majority of amputees using a prosthetic sheath will wear only one against the skin. However, when used as a filler sock, another sheath is pla...
The majority of amputees using a prosthetic sheath will wear only one against the skin. However, when used as a filler sock, another sheath is pla...
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What are prosthetic gel sheaths?
For years, many prosthetic manufacturers have introduced new textile technologies to the standard stump sheath. Impregnating nylon sheath material with mineral oil gel has enabled sheaths to now f...
What is a prosthetic sheath used for?
A prosthetic sheath is most commonly worn against the skin underneath any prosthetic socks. When worn against the skin, a prosthetic sheath will protect your residual limb against friction by abso...
What is a stump sheath?
Nylon stump sheaths perform the valuable function of providing a moisture barrier and controlling friction between the skin, stump socks and your prosthesis. Stump sheaths look like hosiery but ar...
When would I want to use a stump sheath?
As a prosthetic user, you will want to consider a stump sheath when either socket friction or sweating becomes overwhelming. A stump sheath is a relatively inexpensive prosthetic product to experi...