Research Article

Comparative Study between Dermo, Pelite, and Seal-In X5 Liners: Effect on Patient’s Satisfaction and Perceived Problems

Table 5

Comparison between Seal-In X5 and Pelite liner.

VariableSeal-In X5Pelite value

Satisfaction
Fit of prosthesis78.00 (2.73)74.00 (4.10)0.02
Donning/doffing59.00 (12.41)87.00 (8.12)0.00
Sitting with prosthesis87.00 (4.27)83.00 (6.32)0.14
Walking with prosthesis57.00 (12.70)78.00 (5.37)0.00
Walking on uneven surface55.00 (8.35)66.50 (4.74)0.00
Walking on stairs62.00 (7.17)62.50 (5.40)0.93
Appearance of prosthesis87.00 (2.73)85.00 (4.71)0.33
Feeling with prosthesis55.00 (11.24)69.00 (7.10)0.00
Weight of prosthesis86.00 (5.47)86.00 (5.16)1.00
Suspension91.00 (7.37)74.50 (11.41)0.00
Overall satisfaction63.00 (7.91)66.00 (11.25)0.53

Problem
Sweating67.00 (2.58)92.00 (5.37)0.00
Sound82.00 (8.10)80.00 (6.66)0.51
Skin irritation83.00 (5.41)75.00 (7.45)0.02
Smell78.00 (7.91)75.00 (8.81)0.34
Wound90.00 (9.42)85.00 (9.42)0.20
Pain80.00 (3.33)70.00 (5.77)0.00
Frustration71.00 (7.10)71.00 (6.14)0.87
Swelling88.00 (4.21)85.00 (4.71)0.11

Satisfaction: 100 represented “completely satisfied” and 0 indicated “not satisfied at all.”
Problem: 100 represented “not bothered at all” and 0 indicated “extremely bothered.”