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What to pay attention to in fitting a prosthesis in daily life

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What to pay attention to in fitting a prosthesis in daily life
 
There are some people who have unexpected situations in their lives that lead to amputation of parts of the body, and after the amputation, they choose to fit prosthetic limbs in order to be able to take care of themselves in life. So what should pay attention to when wearing prosthetics in life?

 
Pay attention to daily care
The stump needs to be washed with water to keep the stump clean every day. When a problem with the skin of the stump is found, one should go to the company immediately where the prosthesis is fitted to inquire about what is going on, wait for the body to recover and then wear the prosthesis. The prosthetic socket is in contact with the skin, and it is also necessary to do a good job of daily hygiene cleaning.
 
Pay attention to abnormal conditions and discomfort, such as redness, blisters, broken skin, etc., one should consult professional personnel for treatment in time, and remember not to apply non-doctor-prescribed items on the stump without authorization.
 
1. Appropriate training
To prevent muscle atrophy in the stump, proper training is required. For example, BK amputees should focus on training the muscles of the stump, do more extension and flexion of the affected foot, train the flexor muscles of the stump, and regularly go to professional assembly institutions for maintenance and maintenance in order to wear safety.
 
2. Situation to pay attention to in daily training
Some amputees will have a variety of sensations such as burning sensations, bone piercing, cramps, etc. at the end of the limb, which will improve or disappear after wearing the prosthesis after proper rehabilitation training. Pay attention to the stump socks when choosing pure white wool material is the best. Pay attention to keep the socks dry in training, it is best to replace 1-2 times a day, use neutral soap to gently wash, dry flat, prevent loosening.
 
3. Problems of wearing prosthetics
Do not adjust and change the structural part of the prosthesis without authorization, you should immediately seek the assistance of an assembler, and when there are emotional fluctuations after amputation, you should communicate with your family and medical staff to relieve your emotions.
In daily life, you should pay attention to controlling your weight, otherwise it may cause the socket to be too tight or too loose, which will affect the effect of prosthetic use.
When choosing a prosthesis, you must go to a professional company for fitting, choose to fit the appropriate prosthesis according to your physical condition, pay attention to cleaning and maintenance in the process of wearing, and if there is a problem, you must solve it in time.

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