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Vacuum sleeve repair

2023-03-15
By: Henry Morris
On: March 15, 2023
In: Amputee Tips
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One problem I have come across since getting a prosthetic that has a vacuum suspension system is if you have any air gaps your pump constantly buzzes away trying to keep the pressure up. New sleeves are also ridiculously expensive, either at a cost to the NHS or to you if you get your prosthetics privately. Sometimes this problem can be solved by just taking off your sleeve and rearranging it a bit when you put it back on. Most of the time though it will be because you have a tiny hole in your sleeve. This might be general wear and tear but probablyRead More →

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