Residual limb temperature study with Pe-Lite liner in traumatic transtibial amputees

Interventions to alleviate thermal discomfort, a common complaint in amputees, are typically chosen based on residual limb skin temperature while wearing prosthesis; however, outside of the prosthesis has received less attention. The purpose this study was investigate localized and regional over transtibial (TRL) when removed. present documents variations traumatic below knee amputee with Pe-Lite liner. This included eight unilateral amputees. Over limb, twelve sites were marked four columns (anterior, posterior, medial, lateral) three rows (proximal, middle, distal). measured an infrared thermometer both relaxed state after 30 minutes activity current found rise anterior side (36.30⁰C 36.44⁰C), posterior (36.36⁰C 36.50⁰C), medial (36.34⁰C 36.40⁰C), lateral (36.35⁰C 36.45⁰C). distribution TRL be unequal, significantly higher lower temperatures its sides, respectively.