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Rehabilitation
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The period after an amputation is crucial for the healing process. The time right after surgery is usually a depressing time. However, in the same period, prosthetics are fitted right away.
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Before an artificial limb is fitted, the wound is wrapped with a rigid dressing to prevent swelling. After surgery, it is crucial that muscle contractures are prevented. Exercise helps to heal the stump. Usually, a therapist administers the exercises. After the stump has healed more, an elastic bandage made of cotton is used around the stump and must be worn at all times. Some rules for the wrapped stump are do not flex it in anyway, do not curve your spine, do not put pressure on the tip, and do not place a pillow between the legs if the amputation is in the lower limbs.
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A prosthesis is fitted when the wound is closed and the stitches are removed. At this point, patients still feel a phantom sensation. This sensation is that the limb is still present. The sensation is either pain, however with time, this disappears.
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