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Features of Alpha® Liners

All residual limbs are not the same. Alpha Liners offer numerous options to give patients the best fit with the most comfort.

Alpha Fabrics

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• Available in two colors - grey and taupe
• Allows for easy bending and flexing of the knee
• One-way stretch fabric controls pistoning without a distal matrix
• Allows circumferential stretch, yet maintains liner elongation within specified limits

Original

• Available in three colors - green/grey, buff, and medium brown
• Durable fabric that extends the life of a liner
• Smooth texture allows for ease in donning prosthetic socket

Spirit

• Available in three colors - green/grey, buff, and medium brown
• Flexible Unbroken Loop Fabric Allows Easy Donning and Doffing
• Ideal for Geriatric Amputees

MAX

• Available in buff color only
• One-way Stretch Fabric Minimizes Pistoning Yet Maintains Durability
• Fabric Allows for Increased Range of Knee Motion 

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Interface Materials

Classic

• Thermoplastic elastomer that provides ultimate comfort as well as protection from impact and shear for
• Extremely skin-friendly gel with Vitamin E

Hybrid

• Thermoplastic Elastomer Gel that is a bridge between Alpha Classic gel and silicone
• Durable gel with Vitamin E

Silicone

• Proprietary platinum-cured medical grade silicone designed for comfort and performance
• Custom blend of Vitamin E and skin conditioners for a non-greasy and non-tacky surface.

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Transtibial Liner Profiles

Progressive Profile

Gel thins to 2.5 mm behind knee for broad range of knee motion Provides extra cushioning at distal end and over tibial crest Good choice for moderate to high activity level transtibial patients

    

 

 

 

Uniform Profile

Gel is distributed evenly throughout the liner Gel behind the knee thins to 3mm for easy bending of the knee Well-suited for most transtibial applications

Contoured Profile

Additional 3 mm gel pads on anterior distal walls Gel behind the knee thins to 3mm for easy bending of the knee Good choice for transtibial patients with prominent tibial crest

 

 

 

 

Tapered Profile

Uniform gel style with extra 3 mm tibial gel pads Gel behind the knee thins to 3mm for easy bending of the knee Ideal for conical residual limbs and Symes applications

 

 

 

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Transfemoral Liner Profiles

AK Profile 

9 mm lateral gel pads protect distal femur Thin top edge for slim profile under clothing Ideal comfort for transfemoral amputees

Symmetrical Profile

9 Extra gel thickness distally for maximum comfort Rotatable to extend life of the liner Good choice for transfemoral amputees who prefer a thin gel profile Well-suited for transfemoral amputees who reflect liners for greater comfort at the socket trim line

 

 

 

 

 

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