Post Operative Prosthesis Socket

Purpose of the Device

Protects residual limb
Helps maintain correct extension alignment
Provides easy access to bandages & dressing for attentive wound care
Ventilated system helps enhance post operative healing

Indications

Transtibial amputees (BK)

Common Additions

Usually worn with shrinker or ace wraps, distal end pads, neoprene straps, and post-operative sock

Special Considerations

Severe diabetics may require splint to be sized a little larger to accommodate thicker socks for extra protection of skin

Butler Telephone: 724-283-2000 Fax: 724-283-2224	Brookville Orthotics: 814-849-2942 Prosthetics: 412-599-1105 Referral Fax: 412-599-1130	Harmar Township Telephone: 412-828-2830 Fax: 412-828-2833	Jefferson Hills Orthotics: 412-469-7482 Prosthetics: 412-599-1105 Referral Fax: 412-469-7483
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Corporate Office Telephone: 4125991138 Fax: 4125991130