Researchers studying the effects of three different suspension systems on wearer satisfaction and perceived use found that wearers were the most satisfied with seal-in liners compared with polyethylene foam liners and silicone liners with shuttle locks. Questionnaires were administered to…
Day: December 28, 2012
Amputation reduces pain associated with regional pain syndrome
Amputation positively contributes to the lives of patients with long-standing, therapy-resistant type-I complex regional pain syndrome, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The study included 21 patients who underwent amputation of a nonfunctional…