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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions you would like to have answered simply submit them using the form at the bottom of this page. - Robert N. Brown, Sr., CPO, FAAOP

Questions: (Click on a question to bring up the answer.) The most recent questions are towards the bottom.

1. Why can't I just make these sockets myself?

2. After only 40 minutes there was quite a lot of drainage. The doctor ordered us to wait a day or two before retrying the FLO-TECH-TOR™. What can be done to make this a successful fitting?

3. The Noeprene™ and Velcro^® thigh bands wear out after just 3-4 weeks use. What causes this and how can we prevent this? - Central Prosthetics of Waco, Texas

4. The VCSPS™ broke after a few weeks use. What caused this?

5. Pain has been a problem for the first several patients that I have used the transtibial APOPPS™ with. They have not been able to bear much weight despite use of oral and parenteral narcotics. Any hints?

6. When and how is it appropriate to use weight bearing?

7. Do you have a recommended protocol for weight bearing? - Several Prosthetists have asked this question.

8. We just discussed, by telephone, the problem of pressure ulcers over the tibial tubercle that I've had with several patients using the post op rigid orthosis. Your suggestion was to make sure the mid patellar tendon strap has a finger-breadth of looseness while the patient is at rest and to tighten the sprap while ambulating. Thanks for your suggestion. - Pamela Davis, MD

9. It seems the sockets are bigger, circumferentially, than what I expected when I ordered. - Several Practitioners have relayed this question to Ed White (of Med West), Western Regional Sales Representative for FLO-TECH^® O&P Systems, Inc.

10. How do I select a transtibial FLO-TECH-TOR™ that is the appropriate size?

11. Sometimes small blisters appear distally. How can these be prevented?

12. The APOPPS™ seems to be “Too Bulky.” Why is it so bulky? - (Question asked by many FIRST TIME users of the APOPPS™ system.)

13. Right now I'm using pneumatic prosthesis for my patient. I would like to know if the FLO-TECH-TOR™ could replace it?

14. Why can't I just heat and push out the distal end of the FLO-TECH-TOR-TF™ if the length measurement is close to allowable limits. - Reed Mueller, CP

15. Could you let me know what you guys feel is the correct length for an upper leg amputation? My friend is having a hard time getting the correct fit because his amputation was not done right. They took his leg off right at the knee. We're trying to get info about lengths of amputations. Please let me know what you guys feel is the correct length. - Thank you Charlotte Roberts

16. I'm doing my first AK Flo-Tech IPOP on Tuesday. Applying the protective inner socket (Flo-Tech-tor) immediately following surgery. I'm also viewing the surgery for a refresher in that area. I will be adding the outer socket & following the preparatory in the Rehab located in the same building as us after her transfer (2-3 days likely). I spent my wonderful Easter organizing a protocol sheet for the nurses and therapists. This should be helpful as these healthcare members aren't experienced with this system either. I have previously done fiberglass cast BK systems; this is quite different. I am in virgin territory here, so any advice or comments or experiences are welcomed. Thanks in advance.

17. Ratcheting Strap & Buckle Failure.
    Ramona called to report the failure and then sent the strap and buckles in for my review. I sent them to the manufacturer - who ran tests to see what it would take to make this particular strap and buckle fail.

18. I'm a P&O student at La Trobe University and was wondering if you could give some more information on the FLO-TECH-TOR system, specifically in regards to: Any trials/studies undertaken that involve this system; the amount of volume compensation it can handle; whether it's for long or short term use (ie - immediately post op, longer term problems with volume fluctuations or for the daily changes in volume experienced by most amputees); how much it costs.- Sincerely, EMILY GRAHAM

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