Active Vacuum Socket Systems.

Movement within the socket can lead to sores and abrasions, but with active vacuum solutions, the residual limb is secured comfortably and securely within the socket. This ultimate socket fit reduces shear forces, meaning the skin is protected, minimising the risk of skin damage.

For many amputees, ensuring correct foot placement during every step and knowing the relative position of their prosthesis is critical in avoiding stumbles and falls. Active vacuum solutions enhance proprioception by allowing the patient to feel each movement through reduced movement inside the socket.

The pressure of blood circulation can cause volume fluctuations in the residual limb. The extent of the fluctuation depends on different factors such as the condition of the connective tissue, your age, vascular diseases and of course, the type and fit of the socket. Active vacuum solutions keep the pressure constant and therefore maintain the volume of the residual limb.