What is the difference between the gel styles?
• The Tapered style is for very conical or bony limbs or for Symes amputees. The gel thickness on the sides of the liner increases toward the distal end. • The Contoured style is for active amputees, or amputees who have a sharp, non-rounded distal tibia. They need extra padding at the front of the socket to protect the tibia. • The Uniform style is for amputees with very evenly-shaped residual limbs. The gel is uniformly thick throughout the liner. • The Progressive gel style is available only for the Alpha Select Liner. It features thicker gel at the distal end and in the tibial crest area, and thinner gel behind the knee and at the proximal edge. Back to top How should Alpha® Liners be cleaned? At the end of the day, wash the liner with water and a body soap that does not irritate the skin. Allow the liner to dry on the drying stand overnight. Once a week, disinfect the liner by wiping the gel with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol and allowing the liner to dry overnight. Back to top What
