Before putting on your prosthesis, inspect your limb for redness or abrasions Helpful for new amputees learning what real prosthetic use looks like. 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. You will feel the pressure change in your socket when you shift your weight. The prosthesis you take home will be custom made using materials most appropriate for your needs
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
