Prosthetic limbs come in different looks, shapes and functions. With the help of a prosthetist, the first step is to figure out what works best for you.

Adjusting to the depression of a new amputee can be difficult for amputees who don't know what it's like to have a prosthetic.

With proper prosthetic fitting, rehabilitation and prosthetic service support, amputees can gradually adjust from their initial situation and begin to accept their life with prosthetic limbs.

First, prepare for recovery of physical skills and return to life, and work with a prosthetic technician to select a prosthetic limb.

Some people choose not to be fitted with prosthetics for some reasons, but for those who plan to be fitted with prosthetics, wearing prosthetics will make their work and life more convenient after using prosthetics.

 

Get to know your prosthesis - Get initial instructions for using a prosthesis from an prosthesis technician. Temporary prostheses are simpler to design than permanent prostheses.

It has an receptacle to accommodate the stump, which is attached to a leg tube that ends in the shape of a prosthetic foot (or, for upper amputees, a prosthetic hand).

There are other types of temporary prosthetics in use.

 

The prosthetist will give you a complete overview of how to use a prosthesis, so you can learn how to put it on, take it off, and how to wear it firmly.

For some amputees who are ready to be fitted with a new prosthetic limb, the limb is still in the phase of atrophy, the shape of the limb changes greatly, and, to allow the amputee to adapt, prosthetist usually begin by fitting the user with a temporary prosthetic limb.

After the atrophy of the stump stabilizes, the prosthesis is fitted for long-term use.

 

Continue to wear molded socks every day.

When the stump atrophy occurs, put on the prosthetic leg cover to compensate for the weak wear of the prosthetic leg caused by the shrinking stump volume.

For some users, it takes about 6-12 months before that happens.

After the size of the stump stabilizes, it is necessary to wear the prosthetic limb for a long time. If the amputee uses the prosthetic limb with silica gel sleeve, the silica gel sleeve should be appropriately worn on the stump to obtain a more convenient and stable prosthetic wearing.

 

For some users, such as active users, a prosthetic leg cover can be worn over the prosthetic leg if necessary to provide better wear stability.

Insert the silicone stump into the receiving cavity.

Lock the silicone sleeve lock rod.

If you are experiencing any of the problems described below, tell your prosthetist to adjust your prosthesis:
 

 

If your prosthesis feels heavy and difficult to move, it may be too loose.

 

Ulcers or blisters appear on the skin of the stump, which may be too tight or too loose.

In this case, discontinue the use of the prosthesis and consult an prosthesis specialist.

If necessary, see a doctor to resolve skin problems.

 

If the stump moves up and down in the receiving cavity when walking, contact the prosthesis technician to solve the problem, so as to obtain more favorable stump adsorption.

 

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