Below Knee Amputee Suspension Liners

Happy Friday, Y'all!
Due to the drastic amount of people asking me recently, I wanted to go over a simple question that every amputee, friend of amputee, or any person in acquaintance with an amputee asks, "How does your prosthetic stay on your leg?"
I go over the 3 types that I use, which also seem to be the 3 most common that I have come across in my amputee journey.
Let me know if you use one of these systems or you have something way cooler that you like better!
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After enlisting in the Unite States Marine Corps, I experienced excruciating foot pain for 9 months before finally being diagnosed with an Intramuscular Arteriovenous Malformation in my foot. 14 months of limb salvage and I begged my doctors to amputate. I have my right leg amputated below the knee in 2019 and now I am living my best life and showing it here for the world to see that despite trauma and distress, you can live great lives.
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Purple Leg: Fillauer All Pro/ Ossur Seal In Liner
Black Leg: Ferrier Coupling System/ Ottobock Runway Foot/ Ossur Triton/ Biodapt VF2/ Eldorado Climbing Foot/ Ossur Pin Lock Liner
Running Blade: Ossur Cheetah XTreme/ Ossur Seal In Liner/ Absolute Suspension Sleeve
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[@Mr.Quinlan888]

I have a pin locking line and the suction liner. The pin locking liner is my go to for every day use, it's definitely the most secure. You're right about the bruising on the bottom of your residual limb. You're also more susceptible to skin break downs with the pin locking liner. I have a major callous on the bottom of my limb from constant friction between the liner and the bottom of my socket. When this happens I transition to my suction liner and leg or I stay out of my prosthetic for several days. Great video and great information!! Many of us amputees have to figure out these things on our own. It's great to have a community where fellow amputees can come together and learn from each other's experiences.

[@irenedavo3768]

Please could you watch video of Jim Nduruchi called Essau is this notmal?

[@AJJesko]

They gotta develop one that gets the best of both. Then people dont have to choose the lesser evil anymore. That said, both suction and pin are already far above old school prosthetics that connected to your hip with suspender like straps. Medicine is evolving, its exiting to think what will be possible in another couple decades

[@stevejoseppygreaves7534]

​@AJJesko the liner is use is both pin lock and sealed, it's a pin lock liner that I pull a seal on the end, it's a hybrid! Therefore I have the best of both worlds 😊

[@kirkengnath5501]

Thank You for the detailed explination of leg's and liner's.

[@pauloblaser1434]

I use the pin locking system with a custom liner sleeve. Custom liners are absolutely awesome.

[@catgirl6803]

anyone else only paying attention to the cat? So cute!

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Hes a punk but I love him ❤

[@JoseOng-ow7th]

Thank you Annika, your video was very informative. just started using my bk prosthesis a couple of months ago and been having issues about pistoning and blisters, added 2 socks to improve the fit but after a few hours my residual limb shrinks and I'm back with the same situation as before.

[@karonmendel9741]

Thank you so much for this. I’m currently is a suction suspension system and really NOT liking it. Seeing you go through and literally show how you put each type of leg on helps me have a better idea of my next conversation with my leg guys

[@andrewbarlow180]

Thank you for your advice I'm a bkn left leg nearly 2 years now I been using the sleeve it's good but you can't bend your leg much I'm now trying the suspension air lock I was interested in the fact you didn't appear to soak the device in gel to put it on thats what I been doing it's more comfortable and I'll try it tomorrow thank you so much Andy Coventry England

[@ogsan1296]

I just got my first prosthetic pin lock so I am learning. You are so correct sometimes lining it up is tough. Thank you for sharing great info. OOH-RAH Annika. I hope down the road a system less difficult. Have a great day again great video.

[@lesliechambers5703]

I use the pin system for seven years now. I found the best way to line your sleeve to put in the socket, is to make a mark at the end of the sleeve aline with wording on your sleeve. I have found this to be 99% percent accurate.

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

That sounds like a great system! I know so many people who love their pin system so I try to let other know that just because I don't like it doesnt make it a bad liner! Good suggestions though

[@richasay9077]

I’m 2 weeks into the BKA so I really appreciate your advice and information. I’m anxious to get my first leg, but I still have my staples in. Thanks for the video !

[@emcv1880]

Hi Annika, that was a clear explanation of the sockets and linersyou made there. I'm in the middle of writing some scientific stuff about liner-skin friction but I do not know anyone with prostheses. You made a clear insight what it involves to (have to) use prostheses. Good to see you can have an active life. Thank you.

[@MultiWilliam75]

Thanks for the update on the new liners I have been a Bk for 16 years and that is the first time I have heard about the sleeveless liner I have been using the other vacuum one. My new doc just showed me and going to try it. THANKS SO MUCH. Bill Hanna Hobart indiana.

[@jayszimm]

Wow! You touched on so many different valid points. As a double bka, it's been a lot of trial and error. I agree that the vacuum suspension with the seal-in liner is the best, and I was put on a pin lock with my first prosthetics as well. And adding the oversleeves definitely gives me added confidence that they aren't going to fall off. I even drive with my prosthetic because I'm so confident in the secure nature of the seal ins with the oversleeves! I especially appreciate that you also even touched on your leggings. Because I'm a double BKA, crops work well for me, but I wondered what you would do with just one. Great video, keep up the great work!

[@WilliamForest-rk5zz]

Thankyou! Im a bk amputee got my shapers now but about to get my prosthetic leg very soon.

[@MrDickhead47]

I just got my first leg today and the prosthetist put me in a 6mm pin liner. I am only supposed to stand in it for 20 min a day for 2 weeks. NO WAY I could take a step today, hurt just standing. I am also an avid snowboarder and live in big bear and I was really excited to see you ride again. You’re videos have been so inspirational to me 😄. Oh and I got my socket to look like wood

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

It definitely takes time to walk comfortably but I promise you will get there! Congratulations!

[@SivaShankar-be5ep]

Hi Madam please guide me to buying of liners ,i am also person with disability .

[@britneysorensen5986]

I can’t wait till I get enough experience and hopefully able to try the Seal in liner 🙌🏽 I had no idea that that’s what it would take to have the flexibility.

[@mr.techjedi1507]

I started with a seal-in liner and I was curious about what other people thought about it vs pin-lock systems. I haven't really felt my leg coming off or any anxiety of losing my leg. Great video and thanks for your opinion on different systems especially for new amputees such as myself.

[@ricanryker6441]

Will have amputation below knee, thank you for info. Very educational & inspirational😁👍🏾

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

♥️🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾much love and support to you. Continue on your road on getting that Silver Play Button

[@sal5320]

Thanks. This video was very helpful.

[@justinsmith4941]

Wow annika you are true inspiration to many people with a disability due to amputation,plus you are so super confident and positive.keep being both confident,postive and inspiring.your cat is one amazingly fun sidekick and so mischievous,I'd to see more of your cat as your video mascot.

[@justinsmith4941]

Thankyou annika,your videos are amazingly great,i know there are awards out you deserve for bravery and inspiring to amputees to overcome their everyday obstacles,your a pride to your family and parents. You deserve the most inspirational individual award at the pride of britain awards

[@karensheehan2878]

I've always wondered about that long black sock. I don't think I would like that because it's hot where I live and I like the breeze over my thighs. Very informative. Thanks.

[@sirmuel9674]

thank you for the information

[@samajhdarprani5779]

Nice work. I am currently using the suspension one. But will be upgrading soon. Thanks for the guidance

[@j0nahtan]

what do you mean by upgrading? If you already did, how did it go? any difference?

[@ELExExCeEye]

Your the best thanks for the insight

[@johndej]

Very interesting! I've seen different liners but never knew the difference. Thank you! I noticed that your cat likes your legs as well. At about 3:00, he ? was sticking his head into one. I notice that because one of my cats loves to shove his head into my shoes for some reason. He also likes to leave some of his toys in them. Crazy cat!

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Yes he does that a lot! He's turning a year old next week so he is still pretty young and curious. Luckily he has not left any toys in my legs though

[@birb5306]

I’m a novelist with a disability (I have all four limbs, they just don’t work great) and I’m writing a book about a group of disabled people, one of whom is a bilateral bk amputee, and I just wanted to say thank you for your informative videos ✌🏻

[@kimtongo749]

You are amazing and inspirational!!!!

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Thank you so much!

[@leekindell9937]

I’m too sensitive on stump to use the pin liner. I use seal in but it can get loose if your hot doing high activity. Good video. ❤

[@jessiebrown4208]

Jesse it helped me understand a lot with to look for and

[@SmillyDonut]

Thank you so much for making this video as I have been wondering about the suction and lock-in systems for bka prosthetics. I was particularly interested in the difference between the pin lock vs the suction liners.

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

I'm glad I could make a video to show you what the differences are! I personally like the seal in, but everyone is different

[@SmillyDonut]

@@AnnikatheAmputee I'm not an amputee myself, but watching you and Jo has inspired me to learn more about prosthetics and how they work.

[@albertora7161]

Thank you you've been a great help I just became an amputee I have the one with the pig it hurts a lot I'm starting to hate it because I want to walk straight but my foot wants to go to the left or to the right sometimes it does The exorcist and it turns all the way to they just change my socket and it's still too big

[@XyborgPH]

Hello my i am also an amputee from Philippines, thanks for sharing this info

[@ironmanepf1]

Great content as always! I use elevated vacuum system. Most definitely feels secure and moves with me like it's my real 🦵 tried the pin lock system when I 1st became an amputee 11 years ago and it was painful! Due to my traumatic way i lost my leg and have lot of skin grafts my prosthesist suggested elevated vacuum. Lot less painful and skin breakdown. Hmmm the seal in looked pretty cool. I've never tried it, next time I get a new leg maybe I'll look into it.

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

I was interested in an active vacuum system but with how long my leg is, ans the face that I like coupling systems, my prosthetist told me I dont have enough clearance! I'm glad you brought up another suspension system though!

[@ironmanepf1]

@@AnnikatheAmputee Yeah my prosthesist suggested elevated vacuum because of my skin grafts, pain, and level of activity for me. Wish I had a running blade though😁😎

[@ironmanepf1]

@@AnnikatheAmputee oh yeah! You do have much more length than I do. I'm about 3 inches below my kneecap😁my daughter calls it my little 🦵LOL

[@irenedavo3768]

Hello

[@irenedavo3768]

@@ironmanepf1 hello

[@ericeagleton]

I'am amazed at your strength 22 and handling this , that Dr lady should lose her license, God knows how many people she let down . Sue for sure ,she's probably been sued before , carry on and God Bless ,Cheers

[@Englishforclasses6th11th]

Nice socket design

[@mhtkhan302]

Great video! Wondering what your thoughts are on combining pin liner with the rubber sealant? This is something my prosthetist and I have discussed recently and will give it a try. The end of my stump is quite delicate so I can’t have only pin liner. I’ve been using a combination of silicon gel liner and pelite liner ever since my amputation but the gel liner has a seam that pulls against my skin, so if the fit is not 100% perfect the pull gets stronger, compromising my skin.

[@b.earfie2551]

great woman full of passion .... ❤️it

[@Lorenzo-jx9hs]

Grazie ❤

[@dutchvan4503]

Thank you. So, refreshing to listen to an amputee that isn't a whiner. There is another amputee that complains and whines in every single video.

[@paolonicoletta8353]

you can use pin lock and suction too by Ossur

[@matobejic9830]

Hi Annika, great video:) Have you tried elevated vacuum? The liner that you like is great for EV and it has much better and stronger suspension than just with one way valve:), also, there is no need for sleeve…

[@torejorgensen5344]

Love your content as always! How is the weather where you live? Here (in southern Norway) we thought it was spring with almost all the snow gone, and then we got about one and a half feet with snow in one day, so now we'll probably have snow until Easter.

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Thank you! This weekend we are supposed to be getting a storm that dumps 2-4 feet of snow!

[@torejorgensen5344]

@@AnnikatheAmputee Ouch! I don't mind getting a lot of snow early in the winter, because then it's useful. At this time of year with higher day temperatures, the snow quality deteriorates so fast that going skiing means to cover the skis in icky ski lubrication. Grumble! Makes me feel like an old grumpy guy :-).

[@irenedavo3768]

Please watch video of Jim Nduruchi called Essau is this normal?

[@takulongchar5531]

Woah.dear.anika.u r really smart.even me I ve the same problem like u.regards.

[@BevPeffer-ISurvivedAbuse]

Socketless system with Martin Bionics . Has anyone tried them. Thank you for what you shared. I am new to all this

[@Talaloa]

I lost my left leg below the knee also two years ago ...and what I'm finding now is my left side of my leg below the knee is shrinking and I'm not to sure how to stop it from shrinking anymore🤔 But I enjoyed listening to your video and comparing your prosthetic leg to mine and notice you dont wear socks over your liner where I do and find it difficult to bend my knees... Looking forward to watching your vids in the future ✌

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

I shrank a TON my first year, but I'm coming up on two years and I have legs that fit me now! I do wear socks occasionally, but my leg is pretty snug so I dont need extra socks often. Hopefully you stabilize soon so you can get a leg that fits without socks!

[@irenedavo3768]

@@AnnikatheAmputee please watch video of Jim Nduruchi called Essau is this normal?

[@erictaylor5462]

A random unrelated question: Considering your career, and how you became an amputee, you seem to have adjusted rather quickly to becoming an amputee. I was wondering, did you know any one who was an amputee before you became one? I met this woman once who told me we had gone to high school together. we had never met but she had seen me around, and she remembered being impressed with how well I got around. When she lost her leg in a car accident at 19 she knew she would be okay because she knew I was okay. It blew my mind that I could have that effect on someone without ever even meeting them. I was just wondering if you had something like that as well, if you had known, of seen an amputee doing okay so you knew when you lost your leg you'd be okay too.

[@WhyHelloShelby]

Such a good example of why it's important to show different experiences! Visibility is huge!

[@erictaylor5462]

@@WhyHelloShelby Like Anika, I like showing off that I'm an amputee, but I don't really like admitting I like doing it. I think I like it because I like showing off what I can do. I especially enjoy skiing on super steep slopes where people stop at the top to work up their courage to drop in. I like to ski past, on one ski, and drop in without hesitation and ski down. Once I saw a friend, ski instructor teaching a class. He was struggling to get the class to jump off a small corneous to build their confidence. I skied passed and jumped off, much higher than I intended (about 10 feet) but I stuck the landing, did a couple of hard check turns to bleed off my excess speed and got on the lift. Later my friend told me his entire class was extremely impressed. He just said, "Yea, he's a lift operator here." I figure it's the best way to show people that limb loss is not as limiting as people think.

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Prior to the conversation of losing my leg, the only amputees I knew of were athletes. I knew Amy Purdy from Dancing with the Stars, and I did a report on Jessica Long in middle school (I don't even remember what the project was) Once I started researching more about amputation, I found youtube videos and Facebook groups, and I was transferred to Wounded Warrior Battalion since I was active duty. It definitely made a huge difference mentally knowing a general idea of what to expect! The first time someone told me that my videos helped them or inspired them made me feel amazing. I hadn't intended for it to happen, but I'm glad that's the reaction I got. I'm glad you also could experience that feeling ❤ Keep doing what you do

[@erictaylor5462]

@@AnnikatheAmputee It's an amazing, but bizarre feeling. It's like realizing you have a huge terrible responsibility, and you feel lucky you used it correctly by accident.

[@irenedavo3768]

Pl3ase watch video of Jim Nduruchi called Essau is this normal 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

[@zoex9711]

Thank you so much for this I’ve recently become a bilateral BKA and I’m in my first legs {suspension Sleeve} and I hate it would you suggest trying the seal in or pin lock for a 8week post op amputee :) x

[@penultimateh766]

Hmmm...Interesting. Makes you wonder what kind of continued technologies they'll come up with as they learn things.

[@jonathanjaner1369]

Very cool ma'am and how long have you been an amputee now ma'am?

[@anniecastiel1632]

Kind of curious how the suspension sleeve works over leggings since it’s purpose is to adhere to skin for suspension. I didn’t have to wear one until my last revision. My residual limb is now tiny and conical and I have no choice if I want my leg to stay on. I ride my bike without it because it does decrease knee range of motion. It took a lot of time and a period of resentment to get use to it, but now I can’t imagine not wearing it. The suspension sleeve is a also necessary for elevated vacuum.

[@polnyjj]

have you ever used Seal In X Locking Liner? you can use it both with pin lock and vacuum system at the same time for more securing experience. im an also bka and trying to figure which system best for all day/purpose. right now im using unity system with a sleeve but sleeves wore out so easily and arent much comfortable.

[@gamecockjenny]

Iam a below the knee amputee on my right side and I have the black suspension and I would like to know how to clean it. I have noticed that it collects more lint. Thank you in advance, and much love and a lot of hugs from south Carolina

[@georgegarner5331]

Do you still have to deal with volume changes with the seal in liner?

[@dwightemery5694]

I leave my prosthetic exposed when wearing stuff because I want to be able to access the quick release very fast... like when I was needing more room to fix water pipes in a tight space and my legs got in the way... one time not long ago. Lately been recovering from making my stump bleed due to over using it with a WillowWood ∆LPH∆ Pin Liner that is supposed to be cooler than most... actually just bull shit unless you freeze the thing and then put it on... going to try an endolite liner from Britain next with small holes for air to breathe... a pin liner. I have two prosthetics currently and all of this originated from being cut in half twice and then lost a leg... had organ transplants as well... and my organ donor was a young 19 year old lady whom was murdered and had been a ballet, lyrical and jazz dancer from age three and on her college dance team. Any way... interesting seeing the suspension liner and how you do it... I put one on top to keep from smashing my fingers between the prosthetic and my flesh like a nut cracker for my knuckles... and keeps me from slipping my fingers in when sitting Indian style and pushing on my amputated leg to push up off the floor and such things... any way wish you the best and thanks for the video.

[@olafbijnen8961]

Hi Annika! i have a question, is the pinlocking system suitable for runningblades?

[@tropang_Alaga]

who is much better ma'am with pin linner or without pin?

[@Erik-oe7gc]

I’m an RBK for 7 years with an unassisted vacuum lock now after using a pin lock the first year and a half. Time for a new one, any suggestions? I’m thinking of using a Rush foot with a vacuum pump in the heel, any other suggestions? Thanks.

[@user-zy4df7pp4d]

لو سمحتي عزيزتي اي منه أفضل السيلكون الذي فيه مسمار او الذي مافي شي ومن اين ممكن احصل على مثل اطرافك الاني مثل حالتك

[@irenedavo3768]

Please watch video of Jim Nduruchi called Essau is this normal?

[@i_glade3976]

I'm a BKA with the suction sleeve suspension. This is my first time seeing the seal in sleeve. Can you use socks with the seal in? How does that work?

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

You absolutely can! The sock just goes under the seal (it doesn't go to the bottom of your stump) They make specific ones for seal in socks, but I normally take normal ply and cut the bottoms off and that works when I need a sock!

[@i_glade3976]

@@AnnikatheAmputee awesome, thank you.

[@i_glade3976]

@@AnnikatheAmputee also, I noticed you have the all pro. I also have the all pro and don't have a running blade. Have you ran in the all pro? If so, how does it compare to a running blade? Im trying to get back to playing basketball and I'm trying to figure out if I need another foot for that or not. Im practicing running in the all pro but i can't go for long. I'm sure a lot of that is due to weakness in my leg right now, but I'm not sure if something like a running blade would be better for basketball

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

@@i_glade3976 I don't ever run more than a couple seconds in my all pro - think crossing the street as the light is turning red. My running blade is 1000x more comfortable to run in and when I do anything more high agility like tennis or basketball, I prefer my running blade

[@ruddysaturre6910]

Good morning ,may i know how much the price for tha seal liner

[@shubinternet]

I wonder why some of these videos seem to be mirrored left to right?

[@ismellsmoke772]

Where can you buy these

[@mubarakahmed617]

Hi

[@angiemazzitelli8132]

Hi Anika. Hope u are well. I think I’m loosing it 😂 I’ve been watching your vids which I absolutely enjoy but in some of them u have left leg amputated, in others it’s the right. Am I going crazy😂 Anybody else notice?

[@jennab7166]

I may be getting my leg amputated due to being run over by a car could we plz talk personally?? I have so many questions and my mind is just a mess 🥺🥲

[@ganeshkumawat1456]

Mujhe bhi chahiye kha milega

[@lalropuiarpa9084]

Hello I need some help from you.. Please

[@bassialnoormarthya9841]

Price pls

[@Ezallitydesu2195]

Beautiful lady, ure cool.

[@SRS_07OFFICIALSandeepRajSharma]

I have also lost my leg in an accident, please someone help me in making a new technology pair. I am from a very middle class family.

[@patklemmensen1694]

completely off topic, but why is the video looking 'reversed', like your LEFT leg is AWOL instead of your right? (I've seen a few of your other vids, and on Jo B's channel a few times, and your right shin/foot has always been the 'aftermarket' one - which is it? is my phone the problem?)

[@joseperez-qb6oq]

hi, i know here is a akward place to say it but i just fall in love wiht you, i am amazed (seriusly)

[@vanlenguyen2976]

Heloo

[@erictaylor5462]

You were not an amputee in the 70's or 80's. The bad old days of leather straps.

[@irenedavo3768]

Hello

[@marfernando1669]

Pon los sustitulos Spanish...plisss

[@walkwithminhaj9637]

U look so cute bby ❤️

[@hussaintalib3589]

Bungiorno mia amica

[@roshanchetti2167]

Hi I'm amputees

[@renem2257]

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[@OnlyTheEd]

I had to watch this in a mirror.......

[@rabindersahni9018]

What's the CAT name, Great explantion. legdesigner INDIA