Each time you remove it, check for excessive redness, irritation, or swelling Use both sight and touch, especially if you have neuropathy, poor circulation, or diabetes. The prosthesis you take home will be custom made using materials most appropriate for your needs Your prosthetist will teach you how to put on and care for your prosthesis and supplies, as well as how to take care of your limb. Amputation can change your life, but you do not have to face the future without help When you shift onto your prosthetic leg, focus on squeezing your buttocks and tightening or contracting the muscles in the socket
You will feel the pressure change in your socket when you shift your weight. Helpful for new amputees learning what real prosthetic use looks like.
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