After amputation people use dentures. The residue was amputated limb called kultoy. The sleeve of the prosthesis is connected to kultoy special cover. Between stump and wheel cover accumulates moisture. It is a good breeding ground for germs. From infection skin may redden and is easily damaged. Then you have to take time off from the prosthesis. Therefore, the stump should be regularly inspected and tested.
If not so long ago, amputees, but it is better to take a shower in the evening rather than the morning. Stump slightly swells of hot water, and it will be difficult to put into the prosthesis.
Stump may swell from the fact that some time just hanging down. On the stump at night wear elastic stockings (shrinker) it inhibits swelling approximately the same as for compression hosiery veins. Over time, the stump gets used, and swelling occurs less frequently.
After the amputation of his leg below the knee is not recommended to sleep with a pillow under the knee. So easy to develop contracture. That is, the knee will cease completely unbend.
When amputation above the knee is not recommended to lay a pillow under the stump, because it develops flexion contracture of the hip joint.
If laid a pillow between your legs, then stretch the adductors, and then there will be difficulties in order to reduce the walking legs.
It is necessary to do regular stretching exercises to maintain range of motion in the joints.
Skin care
Every day you need to wash the stump with soap and gently dry with a clean towel blotted movements. Then you need to be patient and allow the skin to dry completely. residual moisture can cause fungal infection.
Red spots on the skin of the stump should be gone in a few minutes. If redness persists, it is always a sign of a problem.
It is necessary to check the skin on the stump twice a day. If it is difficult to inspect the entire stump, then you need to use a mirror. This is especially important for people with diabetes.
Emollient cream for the skin should only be used if the skin is really dry. Usually do not use permanently cream. Please specify this with your doctor.
Do not use talc. He's going into pellets and rub the skin. If necessary, it is best to select a powder based on starch.
Do not use alcohol ointments and incomprehensible chemistry.
Stump is constantly covered, so it is very sensitive to UV light. It means you need to smear on the sun.
Do not shave the stump. Bristles easily gets infected and inflamed.
If you have damaged skin on the stump, then remove the prosthesis and crutches to go to the doctor.
Every day, wash and wash with mild soap and all that is in contact with the stump. Then everything thoroughly dry.
Keep a first aid kit for the stump. Put to socks, ointment, and that might be useful. During the day, the stump changes the volume and you may need socks.
On all matters necessarily consult a prosthetist and doctor. One missed the sore may be a long time to transplant you to the bone.
