Antioxidants
Alps Easyliner contains an antioxidant that is an effective scavenger of free radicals and hydroxyl groups.
Beneficial effects to the skin of patients have been reported.
The following stories have been provided here as anectodal evidence of the benefits that some patients have reported.
CASE #1 DIABETIC AMPUTEE
This patient is a severe diabetic, insulin dependent with compromised vascularization.
A local hospital called Jim McElhiney, CPO in Nashville (USA), to evaluate this patient.
The first two pictures have been taken prior to the fitting by Jim McElhiney. The patient had been out of her prosthesis for 3 weeks and was being treated with wet and dry dressing. She was then fitted with Alps Easyliner (Cushion Liner) and Alps Easysleeve (Sealing Sleeve), creating a suction suspension system.
Before the fitting with Alps Easyliner.
One week post initial fitting with Alps Easyliner.
Three weeks post initial fitting with Alps Easyliner.
Case history provided by: Jim McElhiney, CPO, Nashville (USA).
CASE # 2 PATIENT WITH DERMATITIS
This patient has been diagnosed with Contact Dermatitis.
He followed the simple cleaning procedures as reccommended by the manufacturer. When that wasn't enough, he started using our product, these are the results.
Prior to fitting with Alps Easyliner.
One week post fitting with Alps Easyliner.
Case history provided by: Wayne Sadler, CPO, Kentucky (USA).
CASE #3 A DIFFICULT RESIDUAL LIMB
Before, when wearing a silicone liner.
After, when fitted with Alps EasyLiner during 4 weeks
Case history provided by: Palgi Orthopaedic, Israel
How antioxidants work
