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RECOMMENDED LCODES: L5781
Molded Distal Cushion: L5668
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Clinical Papers
Below are links to several clinical papers going into further detail on the benefits of elevated vaccum:
- Residual limb wounds or ulcers heal in transtibial amputees using an active suction socket system. A randomized controlled study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2264124
- Outcomes Study of Transtibial Amputees Using Elevated Vaccum Suspension in Comparison With Pin Suspension. http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/2011_02_078.as
- Elevated Vauum Suspension Influence on Lower Limb Amputee’s Residual Limb Volume at Different Vaccum Pressure Settings. http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/2010_04_252.asp
- Using Elevated Vaccum to Improve Functional Outcomes: A Case Report. www.oandp.org/jpo/library/2011_04_184.asp
- Vaccum Suspension and its Effects on the Limb. http://www.ottobock.com/cps/rde/xbcr/ob_us_en/im_646d277_gb_vacuum_suspension.pdf