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How to position your residual limb after surgery

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AmputationRehabilitationLimb carePain ManagementMental healthTraining and ExerciseMobility

Proper care and attention to your residual limb are key to achieving comfort, preventing irritation, and ensuring a secure fit with your prosthesis. Here are some foundational practices:

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Positioning your residual limb while relaxing

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Desensitising the residual limb

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Scar mobilisation

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Inspection of the residual limb

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Inspection of the socket-liner interface

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The importance of controlling your weight

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