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Maltings
Mobility Centre

Wearing a Prosthesis

An information guide for patients
following leg amputation.

In partnership with:

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Summary of Contents for Maltings

Page 1: ...Centre Wearing a Prosthesis An information guide for patients following leg amputation In partnership with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Walsall...

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Page 3: ...entre Wearing a Prosthesis An information guide for patients following leg amputation In partnership with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Walsall He...

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Page 5: ...ard features of an above knee prosthesis 5 Measuring you for a prosthesis 6 Fitting your prosthesis 6 Delivery appointment 7 Prosthetic training 7 Getting on with your life 8 Things you will need to l...

Page 6: ...esis Artificial limb Prostheses Artificial limbs Prosthetist The Prosthetist is the person responsible for the provision of an appropriate prosthesis and educating the client in its use Socket This is...

Page 7: ...in which they are held on to you the suspension The type of prosthesis you have will be dependent upon Your health and fitness Your body weight Your residual limb shape Your amputation level Your life...

Page 8: ...rams there are many prosthetic manufacturers and each make various types of prostheses Cosmesis not shown This is a cosmetic cover which gives the limb its shape and appearance A continuous foam tube...

Page 9: ...bove Knee Prosthesis Socket This is the part of the prosthesis which your residual limb fits into It can be made of plastic or laminated material Knee Joints There are various types of knee joints Som...

Page 10: ...6 Standard Features of an Above Knee Prosthesis...

Page 11: ...limb Following these measurements your prosthesis will be manufactured and a further appointment will be made so you can try your prosthesis for the first time This is known as the fitting stage Fitt...

Page 12: ...smaller sockets can be provided Prosthetic Training Your Prosthetist and therapist will show you how to use the prosthesis You will need a certain amount of practice before you are safe to use it at...

Page 13: ...this stage by assessing your activities whilst you are using the prosthesis Things you will need to learn Whether your prosthesis is fitting you properly and if necessary how to maintain the fit by t...

Page 14: ...the residual limb may have shrunk and the socket will be too big To achieve the correct fit you may have to replace a thick sock with a thin one or add a thin or thick sock to the one ones that you a...

Page 15: ...ll when you are not wearing the prosthesis They are not normally worn whilst wearing the prosthesis You may reach the stage where this sock is no longer required your local prosthetic team will advise...

Page 16: ...sthetic Rehabilitation Service as we need to keep a regular maintenance check on the prosthesis Care of your prosthesis You will be responsible for keeping your prosthesis in good condition Hygiene Wi...

Page 17: ...o be reviewed every few months If any part of the prosthesis needs alteration or adjustment please contact your Prosthetic Clinic If you notice any of the following Noises coming from your prosthesis...

Page 18: ...Avoid the use of creams on your residual limb unless advised by a doctor therapist Socks Change your residual limb socks daily or more often in hot weather when you sweat more Oedema Swelling of your...

Page 19: ...ur blood flow Check that there are no creases in your socks Wear comfortable supportive footwear and inspect the insides of your shoes daily for foreign objects e g drawing pins nail points torn linin...

Page 20: ...rest if you are sitting for long periods Make sure your knee is supported and that your heel has no pressure on it Consult your GP if you are concerned about any swelling in your leg In Bed Avoid sle...

Page 21: ...ing on holiday The Prosthetic Services throughout the UK have an agreement to allow emergency treatment for amputees away from their home Please contact your main Prosthetic Centre for further informa...

Page 22: ...gular eye check ups and use glasses at night if you need them during the day Drugs are you taking the medication correctly Walking aids Are they in a safe condition Does your stick frame have worn rub...

Page 23: ...to use the second technique Do ensure that the knee lock is unlocked before rolling over onto your knees Tip if you are outside look around for something solid to help you get up e g a low wall or a...

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