Suspension, Pistoning & Shrinker

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What is prosthetic suspension?

Method of attaching socket to residual limb

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Common suspension systems?

Vacuum, suction, shuttle lock, waist belt, harness

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What is pistoning?

Prosthesis moving up/down relative to residual limb

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Common cause of pistoning?

Inadequate suspension

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What is a shrinker?

Elastic sleeve used to control edema and shape residual limb