Features of WillowWood’s Alpha® Liners
Features of WillowWood’s Alpha® Liners
All residual limbs are not the same. Our liners offer options to give patients the best fit with the most comfort.
Liner Fabrics
Select
- Available in two colors – grey and taupe
- Allows for easy bending and flexing of the knee
- One-way stretch fabric controls pistoning without a distal matrix
- Allows circumferential stretch, yet maintains liner elongation within specified limits
Original
- Available in green/gray, buff, and medium brown in select liner offerings
- Durable fabric that extends the life of a liner
- Smooth texture allows for ease in donning prosthetic socket
Spirit
- Available in buff color
- Flexible unbroken loop fabric allows easy donning and doffing
- Ideal for geriatric amputees
MAX
- Available in buff color only
- One-way stretch fabric minimizes pistoning yet maintains durability
- Fabric allows for increased range of knee motion
Interface Materials
Alpha Classic Gel
- Unique thermoplastic elastomer that provides comfort and protection
- Skin-friendly gel with mineral oil
Alpha Hybrid Gel
- A thermoplastic elastomer that is a bridge between Alpha Classic Gel and silicone
- Durable gel with Vitamin E
Express Silicone
- Softer-durometer silicone that replicates the feel and comfort of TPE gel liners
- Platinum-cured, medical-grade silicone contains skin-friendly Vitamin E
Silicone
- Proprietary platinum-cured medical grade silicone designed for comfort and performance
- Custom blend of Vitamin E and skin conditioners for a non-greasy and non-tacky surface.
SmartTemp Silicone featuring Outlast®
- Exclusive formula contains Outlast® that continually absorbs, stores, and releases excess body heat when needed most.
- Uses medical-grade silicone yet as skin temperature rises, the silicone softens and feels similar to thermoplastic elastomer.
- Liner technology proactively manages the build-up of heat and moisture resulting in less sweating and chafing.
Transtibial Liner Profiles
Progressive Profile
- Gel thins to 2.5 mm behind knee for broad range of knee motion
- Provides extra cushioning at distal end and over tibial crest
- Good choice for moderate to high activity level transtibial patients
Uniform Profile
- Gel is distributed evenly throughout the liner
- Gel behind the knee thins to 3mm for easy bending of the knee
- Well-suited for most transtibial applications
Tapered Profile
- Extra 3 mm of gel around the distal circumference
- Gel behind the knee thins to 3 mm for easy bending of the knee
- Ideal for conical residual limbs and applications
Contoured Profile
- Additional 3 mm gel pads on anterior distal walls
- Gel behind the knee thins to 3mm for easy bending of the knee
- Good choice for transtibial amputees with prominent tibial crests
Symmetrical Profile
- Offered in two proximal thicknesses: 4.5 mm and 6 mm
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6 mm has symmetrical thickness throughout the liner
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4.5 mm version has 9 mm distally for extra comfort
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Rotatable to extend the life of the liner
AK Profile
- 9 mm lateral gel pads protect distal femur
- Thin top edge for slim profile under clothing
- Ideal comfort for transfemoral amputees
Symmetrical AK Profile
- 9 mm gel thickness distally for maximum comfort
- Rotatable to extend life of the liner
- Good choice for transfemoral amputees who prefer a thin gel profile
- Well-suited for transfemoral amputees who reflect liners for greater comfort at the socket trim line