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Lower Limb Prosthetics

How to help patients with prosthetic leg socket problems
Melissa Culver  

Prosthetic Leg Socket Problems: Helping Patients Solve Common Issues

How to help your patients solve common issues with prosthetic leg sockets. Prosthetic leg socket problems are highly individual, yet solvable with a patient-centered and team-based approach. Understanding common problems like volume fluctuations, skin irritation, and ill-fitting sockets helps clinicians improve outcomes. Proactive socket design, adjustable technologies, and custom fabrication can dramatically transform a patient’s […]
A below-the-knee prosthetic being used by a patient
Melissa Culver  

Below-the-Knee Prosthetic Options for Patient Referrals

Why Prosthetic Socket Knowledge Matters for Referring Providers For clinicians working with patients experiencing limb loss, particularly those undergoing below-the-knee (transtibial) amputations, understanding lower limb prosthetics is crucial. A proper referral not only involves surgical precision and post-operative care but also sets the stage for long-term rehabilitation, quality of life, and patient satisfaction. While prosthetic […]