Stump socks[1] are tubular medical or clothing accessories with a blind end that are fashioned similar to socks, usually without a heel. They are worn on amputation stumps for a number of reasons. As stump socks are typically worn on body parts that do not contain a foot, their definition is distinct from the average sock type garment.
Amputation stumps can be sensitive to cold or heat,[2] particularly as their capacity to regulate tissue congestion is limited. The skin of amputation stumps can be very sensitive to allergic, chemical or mechanical irritation[3] and thus may have to be protected.
There are different types of stump socks, some of which are available individually made to fit, some as industrially manufactured items:
- socks with metal fabric that are worn to reduce phantom sensation or pain[4][5][6]
- compression socks that are worn to reduce tissue congestion or swelling[7]
- protective socks or liners that are worn to fit the stump inside a prosthesis[8][9]
- socks that are worn to keep the stump warm [10]
- socks or liners that contain skin care products on their inside that are released into the skin [11]
References
edit- ^ Amputee Supplies Prosthetic Sock FAQ
- ^ Engkvist, O.; Wahren, L. K.; Wallin, G.; Torebjrk, E.; Nystrom, B. (1985). "Effects of Regional Intravenous Guanethidine Block in Posttraumatic Cold Intolerance in Hand Amputees. - ENGKVIST et al. 10 (2): 145 - Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)". Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland). 10 (2). Jhs.sagepub.com: 145–50. doi:10.1016/0266-7681(85)90003-8. PMID 4031591. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
- ^ Meulenbelt, Henk E.; Geertzen, Jan H.; Jonkman, Marcel F.; Dijkstra, Pieter U. (January 2009). "Elsevier". Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 90 (1). Archives-pmr.org: 74–81. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2008.07.015. PMID 19154832. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
- ^ "Pain Relief | Pain Management | Amputee Phantom Limb Pain | Chronic Pain Treatment | Muscle Strains | Delayed On-Set Muscle Soreness | Fibromyalgia". Farabloc.com. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Clement DB, Taunton JE (2001) Alleviation of pain with the use of Farabloc, an electromagnetic shield: A review. BC MEDICAL JOURNAL 43 (10) - ^ Conine T, Hershler C, Alexander SA, Crisp R (1993) The Efficacy of Farabloc in the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain. Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation 6(3):155-161
- ^ Amputee Supplies, Inc. "Buy Amputee stump shrinker socks for BK and AK amputee limb shrinking and swelling. Compressogrip, Juzo, Comfort Prosthetic Manufacturers". Amputeesupplies.com. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
- ^ Ossur liners
- ^ "Otto Bock liners". Archived from the original on 2015-05-08. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ Bev's residual limb covers (aka stump socks) for amputees
- ^ Alpha liners manufactured and sold by OWW are an example for this technology