Elevated vacuum suspension systems for adults with amputation a review of clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and guidelines
A typical prosthesis used for limb replacement has three main components: a pylon, a socket, and a suspension system. The connection between the residual limb and the prosthetic socket is facilitated by the suspension system. There are many types of suspension systems available, including pin-lock s...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Ottawa (ON)
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
2020, January 8, 2020
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| Edition: | Version 1.0 |
| Series: | CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | A typical prosthesis used for limb replacement has three main components: a pylon, a socket, and a suspension system. The connection between the residual limb and the prosthetic socket is facilitated by the suspension system. There are many types of suspension systems available, including pin-lock systems, suction suspension, supracondylar suspension cuffs, total elastic suspension, or elevated vacuum suspension systems. The objective of the current report is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of prosthetics with elevated vacuum suspension systems versus standard prosthetic systems for adults with amputation. Additionally, evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of elevated vacuum suspension systems will be reviewed |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (53 pages) |